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Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 5 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9

Creeping Phlox is the perfect companion groundcover for spring blooming bulbs and perennials. Violet Pinwheels blankets the ground it is planted in with tiny pinwheel shaped flowers of the deepest purple. The color is truly intense and dramatic. The well behaved foliage remains after blooming through the summer.

Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox is great as a ground cover in a Cottage garden planting, but really shines in a rock garden where it can really show off its structure. Plant this stunning ground cover at the base of dwarf conifers and Alpine plants or around the edge of a mixed seasonal container to act as the “spiller”.

Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox Care

Creeping Phlox are very low maintenance. The ground hugging habit is great at smothering out weeds and keeping the roots of other perennials, such as Clematis, shaded throughout the summer. Plant Creeping Phlox in full to part sun with well drained soil. A neutral pH and average soil texture are fine. Make sure to water Violet Pinwheels regularly while it establishes the first couple of years. Later, when it is mature, this Phlox will be tolerant of dry spells with very little extra irrigation.

Weeding around Violet Pinwheels is very important while it establishes. This is a slower growing, but more dense Creeping Phlox and could be overwhelmed by weeds before it reaches its mature size. Fertilizing should be done early in the spring as the new growth starts. Use a well balanced, slow release feed scratched into the soil. Using drip irrigation or soaker hoses is difficult with Creeping Phlox. An overhead watering through micro sprayers or an oscillating sprinkler is fine.

Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox Spacing

Planting Violet Pinwheels as a ground cover will require a spacing of 18 inches on center between plants. This spacing will ensure that the ground is covered fairly quickly.

Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand: Plants That Work
Common Name: Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: PHLOX X `VIOLET PINWHEELS`
SKU:
1008882-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

2 Reviews - Violet Pinwheels Creeping Phlox Show Reviews

  • 5
    Creeping...

    Posted by Patti Jurgensen on May 09, 2023

    Brilliant color and nice full plants. Each pot came very well packaged and no damage to any of the 4 that we ordered. I definitely underestimated how many we need, and I’m glad to order more knowing how they will deliver!

  • 5
    Rocky Road Grape is what I got, I ordered violet...

    Posted by Sarah Woolley on Jun 11, 2022

    I might actually like this one better after doing some online checking. We shall see next spring. However, I must say this: all of the plants I ordered come very well packed and protected, and are doing great so far. I love to be able to support small businesses when I can. AND FYI, I ordered a peppermint plant on Amazon and it arrive DEAD. Never, ever again! I'm a plant addicts fan. Customer service is also top notch compared to Amazon and larger retail. In fact I would say, larger store's customer service (especially Amazon) doesn't even exist. Thank you, and I will be getting my plants from Plant Addicts from now on!