My Creeping Phlox Has Crept.....;O)

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Here is my purple creeping phlox....it covers a little hill with my pipeline.. Started it from a hand full......I added pink to it , but it died..

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  3. kuntrygal

    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Oh my goodness, it has crept. That is beautiful. When did you start it? :stew2:
     
  4. Tina

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    Has it crept!! It is so beautiful!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'd have it creeping all over my garden if it looked as lovely as yours Barb. :-D
     



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  6. FlowerFreak22

    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    I'd have it all over as well. What a great patch you have there. :)
     
  7. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Thanks all...........
    It been several years at least..
    But I been mowing it so it didnt go too far.

    I have some around a fountain.. 2 years and it is about 4 ft around ..
     
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    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    Does it smell as good as the tall phlox? I think I need to get some for my garden. I bought some more flower seeds this morning. Like I needed more. You do have lovely flowers. dooley
     
  9. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    dOOLEY

    Thanks......... :D

    i didnt get down an smell it yet??LOL :oops:

    I just bought a purple tall one last week will see if it grows. $2.29
     
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    I love creeping Phlox. That shade of blue is so cool.
     
  11. bsewnsew

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    Ggater thanks ..

    Fun like
     
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    Ooh! so pretty!! Makes me smile. I keep meaning to get some -- I even have the perfect spot.
     
  13. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    That is gorgeous Barb! Mine hasn't crept anywhere near that far in 5 years!
     
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    Nor mine, Netty. Yours is lovely, Barb. :D It put a smile on my face.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Maybe I should start mowing mine too! :D
     
  16. bsewnsew

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    Thanks Gang........

    It is worth the wait..

    b :D :D :D :D
     

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