Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 2-9
· Height: 4-6 inches
· Spread: 12-18 inches
· Bloom Time: May to June
· Bloom: mound of snowy white flowers
· Light: full sun
· Soil: average, well-drained
· Moisture: dry; drought tolerant once established
· Use: groundcover, alpine gardens, rock gardens, tumbling over rock walls, edging, front of border, mixed containers; attracts butterflies
· Care: clip plants lightly immediately after blooming to encourage a dense habit
· Concerns: does not seem to be bothered by powdery mildew to the same extent as other species of phlox; rabbits like this plant
· Native to: species native to eastern and central United States
· Notes: low mound or cushion of dark green needle-shaped leaves; deer resistant
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C253
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