White Phlox

White phlox, specifically the creeping phlox variety, thrives in well-draining soil with good air circulation, and prefers full sun to partial shade. They are relatively easy to grow, especially from cuttings or transplants, but can also be propagated from seed. Proper care includes regular watering, deadheading spent blooms, and pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth. 
Here's a more detailed guide to growing purple phlox:
1. Planting:
Location:
Choose a spot that receives full sun to partial shade, ideally with 6 hours or more of sunlight. 
Soil:
Prepare the soil by tilling or hoeing it about a foot deep and mixing in plenty of compost. Phlox prefers well-draining, rich, and slightly acidic soil. 
Spacing:
Space plants according to their mature size, allowing for good air circulation to prevent mildew. 
Transplanting:
If transplanting from a pot, dig a hole twice the size of the pot's diameter and plant the root ball at the soil surface. 
2. Watering:
Watering Frequency:
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the top inch of soil is moist but not soggy.
Watering Method:
Water at the base of the plant, rather than overhead, to prevent fungal diseases. 
3. Fertilizing:
Fertilizer Type:
Use a balanced granular fertilizer in the spring after the plant comes out of dormancy. 
Fertilizer Application:
Apply a thin layer of compost or mulch around the plants in the spring to help retain moisture and control weeds. 
4. Pruning and Deadheading:
Pruning:
Prune regularly to remove dead or damaged growth, maintain shape, and promote healthy new growth. 
Deadheading:
Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent unwanted reseeding. 
5. Pest and Disease Control:
Powdery Mildew: Improve air circulation by thinning plants in the spring and spacing them adequately.
Spider Mites: Monitor for spider mites and treat if necessary. 
6. Specifics for Creeping Phlox:
Ground Cover:
Creeping phlox is a popular ground cover plant, known for its dense, moss-like foliage. 
Growth Rate:
Creeping phlox has a moderate growth rate, reaching maturity in about two years. 
Maintenance:
Creeping phlox requires minimal maintenance, primarily deadheading and occasional shearing back after flowering. 
7. Division:
Frequency: Divide perennial phlox every 3 to 4 years to prevent overcrowding and improve vigor.