Pine phlox, Trailing phlox
Phlox nivalis

Family: Polemoniaceae

What it is like

Phlox nivalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Height (m): 0.3

Where it is found

Sandhills, dry pinelands, dry deciduous woods, open slopes and flats in sandy ground.

Native to the southeastern United States.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

USA

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

Rating: 3

A medium density groundcover that can be grown in semi-shade. Good for woodland gardening.

Food Forest: Plants for Edible Forest Gardens and Food Forests.

Ground Cover: Ground Cover

How it is grown

Low growing, evergreen, mound-forming subshrub or semi-woody perennial. Prefers full sun to semi-shade, dry to moist well-drained soil. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9. It’s natural distribution is on sandhills, dry pinelands, dry deciduous woods, open slopes and flats in sandy ground. The root pattern is fibrous dividing into a large number of fine roots.

Propagating it: Division or by cuttings.

Best place to grow:

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 6-9

Growth: Medium

Soil: Light (sandy), medium

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Dry, moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Pine Phlox, Trailing phlox. Texas trailing phlox or Texan phlox ( subspecies ssp. texensis)

Synonyms

P. nivalis f. nivalis. P. nivalis var. nivalis