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Creeping Phlox

For sunny areas with well-drained soil, creeping phlox(Phlox subulata) covers the ground while only growing 4 to 6 inches tall. Best in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, it provides a bright spot in mid-spring, and produces colorful flowers in shades of pink, white and purple. Once established, creeping phlox tolerates drought. Space plants about 12 inches apart and use a mulch to keep weeds at bay until it covers the ground.

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