Moss Phlox, or Creeping Phlox, likes a soil that is rich in humus. The soil must drain well so that the plant is not bothered by wet feet. It is fine to mulch up to the perimeter of the plant. Wait until bloom time has passed, and then shear your plant quite harshly. This shearing may help to produce a second round of blooms, less impressive than the first. If no new blooms appear, the shearing will ensure good, fresh growth of foliage. Remember, this plant loves full sun.

If you love Creeping Phlox as a ground cover and are searching for a perfect purple, 'Pinwheels' will bring your search to an end. Its blooms are a lovely purple, bolder than that of most other Creeping Phlox cultivars. Attracting pollinators and human passersby with sweet fragrance, this carpeting plant is drought tolerant once established, stays in bloom for 3-4 weeks, and is of little interest to deer or rabbits.

For more information please see our article on choosing, locating, planting and maintaining ground cover plants.