Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox

Looking for a spring groundcover that truly dazzles? Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Bedazzled Lavender' PP 31,168) is a perennial charmer that gardeners also know as Carpet Phlox, Creeping Phlox, or Moss Phlox. This sun-loving wonder forms a soft, cushiony mat only 8 inches tall but spreads 2-3 feet wide, bursting into a cloud of lavender blooms in early to mid-spring. Its star-shaped flowers blanket the foliage so completely that you can hardly see the leaves beneath the dazzling display.

This hybrid groundcover forms dense, evergreen mats of fine, needle-like foliage that stay attractive long after the blooms fade. Perfect for weaving between stepping stones or tumbling down slopes, the lush mounds of Bedazzled Lavender Creeping Phlox create a living carpet that adds year-round texture to your garden. Each spring, the floral show is nothing short of spectacular, making it a pollinator magnet for early butterflies and bees.

Key Features

Belonging to the Phlox family (Polemoniaceae), this cheerful groundcover has been cherished for generations for its toughness, longevity, and breathtaking seasonal display.

• Also called Carpet Phlox, Creeping Phlox, or Moss Phlox
• Low-growing perennial groundcover
• Lavender star-shaped blooms in spring
• Evergreen, needle-like foliage for year-round texture
• Cushiony mounds 8 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide
• Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant once established

Landscaping Uses

This versatile Carpet Phlox is a must-have for brightening spring gardens with waves of lavender color. At only 8 inches tall, it’s ideal for filling in gaps, softening hard edges, or tumbling gracefully over walls. Native to North America, Phlox subulata has long been a springtime favorite in cottage gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

• Rock gardens and slopes
• Edging for pathways and borders
• Filling spaces between stepping stones
• Groundcover under taller perennials and shrubs
• Container “spiller” to cascade over pots

Care & Maintenance

USDA Growing Zones: 4 - 8. Bedazzled Lavender Creeping Phlox is a hardy, herbaceous perennial groundcover that is both tough and charming. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early fall.
• Sun Requirements: Full sun for maximum bloom coverage.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil - thrives in sandy, rocky, or average soils. Avoid soggy clay or poor drainage.
• Moisture Needs: Use the Finger Test. New plants need consistent watering their first year, but once established, it is drought-tolerant.
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around, but not on top of, the crown.
• Fertilization Needs: Light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring encourages better blooming. Compost is also beneficial.
• Pruning Info: Lightly shear back after flowering to keep mounds tidy and encourage dense growth. No need for deadheading since spent flowers naturally drop away.
• Division Info: Can be divided every 3-4 years to rejuvenate growth and spread plants to new areas.
• Special Perks: Deer and rabbit-resistant, erosion control, and evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.

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Lavender Carpet of Joy

Few perennials put on such a breathtaking spring show as Bedazzled Lavender Creeping Phlox. With its lush carpet of blooms, evergreen foliage, and carefree growth habit, this perennial is a garden staple for ground-hugging color. Order your Bedazzled Lavender Creeping Phlox today and let Nature Hills deliver vibrant lavender carpets right to your doorstep!