How Far Apart to Plant Creeping Phlox?

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Creeping phlox, or Phlox subulata, should be planted 8 inches apart from each other. The plants grow 4 to 5 inches high with early springtime flowers. It is used as a ground cover, border plant and for rock gardens.

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How Far Apart to Plant Creeping Phlox?

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