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Botanical illustration of Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) — a deciduous groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Phlox subulata

Creeping Phlox

GroundcoverDeciduousNative
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Mature size
0.33–0.5 ft tall
1.5–2 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Notable features

fire resistant

Companion plants for Creeping Phlox

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Creeping Phlox.

Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Native

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Boulder Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Boulder Raspberry

Native

Rubus deliciosus

Shrub3–5 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Native

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus ruber) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 5–8

Jupiter's Beard

Centranthus ruber

Perennial2–3 ft tallZones 5–8
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