Phlox subulata ‘Eye Candy’, commonly known as Eye Candy Creeping Phlox, is a colorful evergreen perennial groundcover prized for its vibrant pink flowers accented with a distinctive darker pink stripe running through each petal. Blooming abundantly in spring, this eye-catching variety creates a dense carpet of color that brightens the landscape while attracting butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its fine, needle-like foliage remains green throughout the year, adding texture and seasonal interest even after flowering.
This low-maintenance perennial groundcover thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, rocky, and dry conditions. Once established, Eye Candy Creeping Phlox is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and an excellent choice for rock gardens, slopes, garden borders, pollinator gardens, and water-wise landscapes. Its spreading habit helps cover bare areas, soften hardscape edges, and provide erosion control with minimal care.
Ideal for groundcover plantings, retaining walls, pathways, cottage gardens, mass plantings, and spring landscapes, Phlox subulata ‘Eye Candy’ pairs beautifully with spring bulbs, sedums, creeping thyme, and other low-growing perennials. Whether used as a cascading accent or a colorful carpet, Eye Candy Creeping Phlox delivers exceptional spring beauty, pollinator value, and reliable performance in residential and commercial landscapes.
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