Creeping phlox is actually a small annual that creeps along the ground. It can reach up to three feet long. Creeping phlox grows in shady areas and is hardy to Zone 5. The flowers bloom in late spring and early summer.
Creeping phlox is a very slow growing plant. You can see photos of plants in the nursery and you can see that they are all still tiny plants. The first plants you see will be about 1-2 years old, but it is not uncommon for them to still be small plants at 3 years old.
Creeping phlox is a favorite for container gardens. It looks great in hanging baskets, window boxes and on deck railings. It can also be grown in hanging baskets or window boxes in ground beds. Creeping phlox loves shade and so does the plant. It prefers to grow in well drained soil.