Phlox

About this plant

Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' is a charming and robust groundcover perennial, celebrated for its prolific display of rich purple-blue flowers. Emerging in late spring to early summer, these star-shaped blooms form a dazzling carpet, attracting beneficial pollinators and adding a touch of enchantment to shady garden spots. Its semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round texture and interest. This low-growing phlox variety is an excellent choice for naturalizing areas, planting along borders, or cascading over rock walls. Its vigorous yet non-invasive growth habit makes it a reliable performer, establishing quickly to suppress weeds and create a lush, verdant backdrop. 'Sherwood Purple' is remarkably adaptable and low-maintenance, thriving in a variety of conditions once established. Its ability to spread gently and reliably makes it a landscaping favorite for those seeking long-lasting beauty with minimal effort.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Deadhead spent flowers for a tidier appearance, though not strictly necessary for continued blooming. Divide clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor and spread. Tolerant of various soil types but prefers well-draining, organically rich soil.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.