Beautiful pale purple, star-like flowers in spring adorn this low-spreading native that grows in dry areas with shade or sun. Each flower petal has a V-shaped notch on its edge, giving a fringed appearance. Short, pale green, thread-like leaves form thick mats.

Lavender blooms of Phlox bifida, or sand phlox, in the landscape. Photo taken by Carol Davit.

Lavender blooms of Phlox bifida, or sand phlox, in a container setting. Photo taken by Carol Davit.