Phlox - Candy Stripe

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Phlox - Candy Stripe

Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 6” and a spread of 12-18”. ‘Candy Stripe’ needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use ‘Candy Stripe’ in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. The Phlox ‘Candy Stripe’, Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with masses of tiny white flowers with a pink mid-stripe and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. ... additional information

 

Virginia Creeper Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or shade, with or without a structure to climb on. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. Also known as Woodbine, it will send up sprouts and seed itself, and established plantings may smother shrubs and trees. Virginia creeper is favored for its brilliant fall foliage and as a manitenance-free ground cover.

Phlox - Candy Stripe