Quick answer: Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is native to 11 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register 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 |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Dry |
| Soil | Dry, sandy or rocky soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jun |
| Height | Up to 8 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers attract pollinators |
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; cultivated color forms have escaped from cultivation in New England
Lookalike alert
Watch out
Cultivar only ('Trot Pink' etc.) in all 6 states.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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