Ground cover for woodland gardens, shade gardens, native plant gardens or naturalized areas. Flowering begins in early to mid spring and lasts for several weeks. Now a classic, 'Sherwood Purple' was found in a Connecticut garden and named by the renowned rock gardener Lincoln Foster. Short upright stems appear in mid-spring, bearing clusters of sweetly-fragrant flowers for several weeks. When Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' has been observed flowering at Longwood Gardens : AVE. 2018: 2017: 2016: 2015: 2014: 2013: 2012: 2011: 2010 ^Top of Page. Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge' Creeping phlox ... Moss phlox. Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Product Details Questions & Answers. Discover (and save!) Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Scientific Name: Phlox L. (Polemoniaceae) stolonifera Sims. Phlox stolonifera, or Creeping Phlox, is a low-growing Phlox found in rich deciduous woodlands, along stream banks and shaded rocky slopes mostly in the Appalachian Mountains from Pennsylvania to Georgia.Unlike the other ground-hugging Phloxes, therefore (which hale from more xeric locales), this one thrives in shady and semi-shady niches on rich, humus-rich but well drained soils. STAY CONNECTED. More About Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Low-growing species with a trailing habit; Very fragrant, purple flowers form loose clusters above the foliage; Semi-evergreen foliage with oblong to oval, green leaves; Blanketed in soft lilac shades, Phlox Sherwood Purple is an attractive shade grower, either alone or as a groundcover. ... 'Sherwood Purple' forms a low ground cover with stems growing only to 6" tall. Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ was one of the top-performing selections of creeping phlox in our trial. Prefers acidic, rich, organic soils with continuous, even moisture. On of the top performing plants in Mt. Plants form a low spreading mound of leathery, evergreen leaves. Average size is 10 inches tall by 24 inches wide. Produced by, Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' LP32 - 32 per flat, Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' - 72 per flat. From full to partial sun in average to moist soils, this species consistently performs well. The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. Feb 9, 2017 - This Pin was discovered by Plant More Natives, LLC. Also an effective cover for early spring bulbs. Good shade tolerance. MENU. No-Risk Guarantee. Sherwood Purple creeping phlox Phlox stolonifera is a hardy, early-blooming species of Phlox , providing beautiful color in the early spring. Phlox stolonifera, commonly called creeping phlox, is a spreading, mat-forming phlox which is native to wooded areas and stream banks in the Appalachian Mountains. Excellent spreading groundcover for a woodland setting. Loose, few-flowered clusters of very fragrant, tubular, purple-blue flowers with five, flat, petal-like lobes (3/4" across) appear at the stem ends in spring. NEWSLETTER. Creeping Phlox are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, foundation, or as an edger or groundcover. The plants were very vigorous and quickly created a dense mat of foliage. NEWSLETTER Get all latest company & event news direct to your inbox SIGN UP. Its tiny narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the year. Blooms in April. Positive: On Mar 31, 2004, vidamc from Fenton, MO (Zone 6a) wrote: We found this plant growing in the woods on our property and moved some of it to a filtered sun flower bed about 3 years ago. your own Pins on Pinterest TRIVIA: Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ provides valuable early season nectar for swallowtail butterflies, day flying sphinx moths (hummingbird moths and clearwing moths) and hummingbirds. Prefers moist well-drained soil. Spreads by stolons to form large colonies in the wild as both the common and species names suggest. Add to cart. There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Good shade tolerance. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. The true Creeping Phlox are woodland plants, native to Eastern North America. Retail; Nursery Name City State / Province ; Bluestone Perennials: Madison : Ohio : Bluestone Perennials. Send by email Printer-friendly version. 'Sherwood Purple' Creeping Phlox is a ground covering phlox for shade and good soil. For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide. Plants form a low spreading mound of leathery, evergreen leaves. New and extra fragrant. Summary. It is a moderately fast spreader in good soil. 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