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Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Phlox bifida SNOWMASS® (Cleft Phlox), also known as Sand Phlox, is a broadleaf deciduous perennial that forms dark evergreen mats of foliage. It is covered with a mass of unique V-shaped white petals in the spring. This plant requires good drainage. It grows in rocky ravine areas or sandy soils in its native habitat. This versatile groundcover adapts to various soil types and sun exposures and is excellent for preventing erosion in rocky and sandy gardens. 
Native to the central United States, this charming plant supports local habitats by providing nectar for butterflies, skippers and moths. Caterpillars and other beneficial insects feed on the flowers and developing seeds. Phlox bifida is noted for having excellent resistance to both powdery mildew and root rot if sited in a proper location. Phlox bifida is an excellent spring-blooming phlox for the rock garden, perennial border, cottage garden, wildflower meadow or native plant garden 
SNOWMASS® is remarkably easy to grow in full sun or part shade locations. In optimum growing conditions, plants may self-seed, slowly spreading to create large colonies of low-growing native habitat.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.