Creeping Phlox ‘Eye Candy’ (Creeping Phlox Eye Candy) is celebrated for its vibrant, bi-color blooms and dense, evergreen foliage, making it a stunning groundcover for any garden or landscape. These eye-catching plants create a colorful carpet of blooms in early spring and are perfect for adding long-lasting seasonal interest to slopes, borders, and rock gardens.

Blooms: Creeping Phlox ‘Eye Candy’ produces masses of star-shaped flowers in a striking blend of bright pink with darker rose centers. These cheerful blooms form a thick blanket of color that can completely cover the foliage when in peak bloom. Flowering typically occurs in early to mid-spring, delivering a bold burst of color right as the growing season begins.

Foliage: The plant features needle-like, deep green evergreen foliage that forms a dense mat throughout the year. This low-growing foliage adds texture and remains attractive even after the blooming period ends.

Size: Creeping Phlox ‘Eye Candy’ typically grows 4 to 6 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. Its spreading habit makes it ideal for use as a groundcover, along pathways, in rock gardens, or cascading over retaining walls.

Sun and Soil Requirements: This perennial thrives best in full sun and prefers well-draining soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and performs well in sandy or rocky soils.

Maintenance: Creeping Phlox is low-maintenance and benefits from light trimming after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage fuller growth. Proper air circulation and well-drained soil will help keep plants healthy.

Landscape Use: Perfect for slopes, borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings, Creeping Phlox ‘Eye Candy’ adds a vibrant splash of spring color and helps control erosion on banks or hillsides.

With its brilliant spring blooms and durable groundcover habit, Creeping Phlox ‘Eye Candy’ is a dependable and colorful addition that brings life and charm to any sunny landscape.

Plant Details

Bloom Information

Color

Purple

Key Features

• Attracts Pollinators
• Deer Resistant