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Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill'

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' (creeping phlox) produces showy, bright pink and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is mat forming and has showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' . Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' is tolerant of drought, salt and light foot traffic.