Purple flower, ground cover ID

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by dmaaero, Jun 28, 2022.

  1. dmaaero

    dmaaero Member

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    I need to replace some of this an have no idea what it is. It kind of looks like a creeping thrift but the leaves are differant. I am in eastern NC an it blooms early spring.
     

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  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    That looks like Phlox subulata...common name creeping or mossy Phlox
    It looks wonderful in the spring.

    There are many named cultivars depending on which colour you want

    phlox subulata - Google Search

    PHLOX  SUBULATA  BAVARIA 16-05-2015 10-30-47.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  CAVALDES  WHITE 09-05-2015 15-28-44.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  EARLY  SPRING  PURPLE 07-05-2016 13-12-55.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  EARLY  SPRING  PURPLE 08-05-2020 11-44-42.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  EARLY  SPRING  PURPLE 12-05-2016 17-09-44.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  EMERALD  CUSHION  BLUE 07-05-2016 13-15-31.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  MCDANIELS  CUSHION 28-Apr-17 11-46-39 AM.JPG PHLOX  SUBULATA  PURPLE  BEAUTY 28-Apr-17 11-54-23 AM.JPG
     
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