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.

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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!