Phlox stolonifera aka Creeping Phlox

Phlox stolonifera, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is a mat-forming evergreen perennial plant native to the eastern United States. It can be found in woodlands and stream banks near the Appalachian Mountains, extending as far north as Québec, Canada. This species features pale purple, pink, or white flowers with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens, measuring 2–2.5 cm in diameter. Unlike its relative, Phlox subulata, it lacks a central band of color on its flowers. The plant has ovate leaves, with those on creeping stems being larger than those on the erect flowering stems. The Latin specific epithet stolonifera refers to its ability to produce stolons or rooting runners. As a houseplant, creeping phlox is considered rare but easy to cultivate. It thrives with regular watering and prefers long-lasting, direct light within a foot of a window. Well-draining soil is ideal for this plant, and it typically does not require additional fertilizers if repotted when it doubles in size. Creeping phlox belongs to the Phlox genus and is native to Eastern North America. Its clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom on upright stems above the foliage during late spring and early summer.