Perennial floral plant Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Creeping phlox Mat-forming habit with masses of star-like, clear purple flowers with deep green foliage. A beautifully vibrant groundcover that will bring excitement to the shade or woodland garden! Height 6-10 Inches Spread 2 Feet Spacing 10 Inches Bloom Color Purple USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8 Creeping phlox Interesting Notes Creeping Phlox (or as I was once misquoted in a local newspaper "Creepy Phlox") is as it sounds, a ground-covering evergreen woodlander with paddle-shaped leaves that form 1-2 inch mats in moist, acid soils. The flower spikes shoot up above these mats on thin 8-inch stems for a wonderful effect. There are a number of cultivars on the market with different bloom colors and spread rates. The most vigorous, like 'Sherwood Purple' can quickly cover an area, but because of its low growth it is not a problem for companions. - William Cullina, The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers The best part about Phlox stolonifera is that it prefers shade. It spreads easily to the places where it wants to grow. It is an ideal groundcover because it makes few demands. One important note, however. During the springtime cleanup, be careful not to rake up this plant, as its hold in the ground is shallow. When the soil is workable, sections of the plant can be transplanted to bare patches, provided the transplants are watered in dry periods. - From "Phlox and Peanuts: Can't Stop With One" by Joan Lee Faust for The New York Times