But both options can bring beauty to the garden, when planted under the right conditions. subulata might just about win out as a ground cover, thanks to that fact that it’s shorter and tends to bloom more densely. If I really had to choose between the two, I’d say P. stolonifera is good with partial shade and can reach up to 12 inches in height.īoth are such similar plants that they are often confused. subulata is very much a sun-seeker (I can empathize with this), and so only thrives in full sunlight. However, the main difference between the two is that, whilst P. subulata also has much more needle-like leaves, wheres P. Making it the ideal border plant where you might need low ground cover to fill a space. subulata requires full sun and reaches just 6 inches tall. ![]() stolonifera can grow to around double that. subulata only reaches a height of around 6 inches, whereas P. That being said, there are a few notable differences between the two.įor instance, P. subulata is a “moss phlox.” But that thanks to the fact that both species are remarkably similar, both in appearance and in biology, the two common names are often used interchangeably.īoth are semi-evergreen ground cover plants that bloom with beautiful flowers in spring. When I was first researching this plant, I got a bit confused as to which phlox species was the “true” creeping phlox. The vibrancy of this plant is even reflected in its name – the genus name phlox is derived from the Greek word meaning “flame,” referring to the intense color of its flowers. Native Americans even named April’s full moon – the “Full Pink Moon” – after the flower, heralding the arrival of the swathes of purple and pink which, as early bloomers, signify the start of spring. subulata, are both perennials originating from North America, and both are firm favorites among gardeners.Īnd clearly, gardeners aren’t the only fans of this plant. ![]()
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