

Creeping phlox typically bloom in late spring or early summer. Source: It blooms approximately 6 weeks into the spring and the early part of summer in all the zones it grows. Mounding phlox (phlox paniculata) is a taller variety that has leaves about 1 inch in size. Source: Creeping phlox is called so because it grows close to the ground, crawling and spreading. The shade loving phlox is perfect for growing in the shade of a tree or shrub. It spreads quickly, but will not ever overwhelm other plants or become weedy. However, the plant needs to be divided regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Creeping phlox blooms in spring and produces long, spreading stems, which become woody with age.
