Quick answer: Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) is native to 11 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist, humus-rich |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich |
| Bloom | Apr-May |
| Height | 6-10 in, spreading to 16 in |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators |
can become weedy in congenial conditions
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Creeping phlox
Where is Creeping phlox native?
Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) is native to 11 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Creeping phlox bloom?
Creeping phlox blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Creeping phlox need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist, humus-rich. Soil: Moist, humus-rich. Mature height: 6-10 in, spreading to 16 in.
Is Creeping phlox good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators.
Is Creeping phlox deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Creeping phlox is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Creeping phlox?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Phlox stolonifera by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Creeping phlox.
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