The Phlox ΅Candy Stripe¦, Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with masses of tiny white flowers with a pink mid-stripe and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 6χ and a spread of 12-18χ. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.΅Candy Stripe¦ needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use ΅Candy Stripe¦ in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds.