For some gardeners, this is ideal – it is a perennial plant that will spread to cover every inch of empty space.

How do you care for a dwarf phlox?

Water garden phlox plants weekly for the first few weeks and often enough to keep the soil lightly moist thereafter. Keep the foliage as dry as possible by applying the water to the soil rather than the foliage. Spread a 2- to 3-inch (5 to 7.5 cm.) layer of mulch around the plants to help the soil hold moisture.

How do you encourage phlox to spread?

Fertilizing in the late winter or early spring will promote growth and support a more robust bloom for your creeping phlox. Feed it with a general slow-release fertilizer suitable for flowering plants, following label instructions.