Phlox subulata Candy Stripe forms a low evergreen mat of fine, dark-green, needle-like leaves on densely branching trailing stems.
In mid to late spring, five-petalled white flowers with broad feathered rose-pink stripes and maroon eyes nearly cover the foliage.
This hardy, drought-tolerant groundcover suits sunny slopes, rock gardens, wall tops, path edges, containers, and pollinator plantings.
Grow it in sharply drained loam, chalk, sand, or gravel and lightly shear after bloom to preserve a compact cushion.
