Botanical Name: Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’ Common Name: Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA Zones 3–9 Size: 4–6" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Spreading Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Sandy or Rocky Conditions Water Needs: Low Once Established; Drought Tolerant Bloom Season: Early to Mid Spring Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility Features: Pure White Flowers with Soft Pink Eyes, Evergreen Needle-Like Foliage, Excellent Groundcover, Deer Resistant Uses: Slopes, Rock Gardens, Borders, Edging, Groundcover, Walls & Pathways

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More About Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’

Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’ is a refined creeping phlox variety valued for its crisp white flowers accented with soft pink eyes, creating a bright yet understated spring display. At peak bloom, the plant forms a dense, continuous carpet of flowers that nearly obscures the foliage, giving beds, slopes, and rock gardens a clean, luminous look just as the growing season begins. Its lighter coloring makes it especially effective at lifting darker areas of the landscape and pairing seamlessly with early bulbs and deeper-toned companion plants.

After flowering, ‘Amazing Grace’ continues to earn its place in the garden with tidy, evergreen, needle-like foliage that provides structure and texture throughout the year. The low, spreading habit stays controlled and uniform, making it ideal for edging walkways, cascading over retaining walls, or stabilizing slopes without appearing messy or aggressive. Even out of bloom, the foliage maintains a polished appearance that contributes to a finished landscape look.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Amazing Grace’ has proven to be one of the most dependable creeping phlox varieties, performing consistently in full sun with minimal intervention. It excels on slopes and in poor, well-drained soils where many flowering perennials struggle to establish, making it a practical solution for challenging sites. Once rooted in, it shows strong drought tolerance and holds up well through heat and dry periods without sacrificing overall plant health.

We also value its neat growth habit, reliable flowering window, and natural resistance to deer, all of which reduce long-term maintenance. Year after year, ‘Amazing Grace’ delivers predictable performance and a polished spring display, making it an easy recommendation for gardeners who want a bright, elegant groundcover that looks intentional without requiring constant care.

Amazing Grace vs. Other Creeping Phlox

Amazing Grace favors refinement over intensity, offering crisp white flowers with soft lavender-blue eyes rather than the bold saturation of Purple Beauty. Compared to Spring® Scarlet, Amazing Grace is far calmer and more flexible, avoiding the strong visual dominance of red tones. Amazing Grace is the strongest choice when a clean, elegant Spring look is the goal.

Compared to Emerald Pink and Emerald Blue, Amazing Grace reads brighter and more luminous, especially in partial shade, where its light coloring lifts darker planting areas. And next to Candy Stripe, Amazing Grace feels more classic and composed, trading novelty for timeless appeal. For gardeners looking to brighten the landscape with subtle contrast and effortless elegance, Amazing Grace is the clear choice.