Phlox subulata ‘Purple Beauty’
An early to mid-spring-blooming, herbaceous perennial known for its clusters of 3/4” flowers, with needle-like, green leaves that resembles moss. This cultivar has a deep purple flower. Its dense spreading habit makes it a perfect ground cover for rock gardens, edgings, woodland gardens, or native plant gardens in sunny areas. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 6”
Spread: 2-3’
Pot size: 1 qt
Bloom time: Early to mid-spring
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist with good drainage
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Companion Plants: Oak leaf hydrangea, creeping phlox, bee balm, coral bells, coneflower, back eyed Susan
Photo Credit: Glover Perennials
Phlox subulata ‘Purple Beauty’
An early to mid-spring-blooming, herbaceous perennial known for its clusters of 3/4” flowers, with needle-like, green leaves that resembles moss. This cultivar has a deep purple flower. Its dense spreading habit makes it a perfect ground cover for rock gardens, edgings, woodland gardens, or native plant gardens in sunny areas. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 6”
Spread: 2-3’
Pot size: 1 qt
Bloom time: Early to mid-spring
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist with good drainage
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Companion Plants: Oak leaf hydrangea, creeping phlox, bee balm, coral bells, coneflower, back eyed Susan
Photo Credit: Glover Perennials
More info: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/phlox-subulata/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=x930
