Emerald Cushion Blue Creeping Phlox is a dense low-growing native evergreen perennial with rich deep green awl-shaped foliage that is nearly covered by the carpet of pale lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early spring. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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| Origins: | Appalachian Mountains, GA Native | 
| Height: | - 0.5' | 
| Spread: | 1’ - 1.5’ | 
| Spacing: | 1’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 9 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Blue | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Solidago, Cheddar Pinks, Candy Tuffs
IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Phlox subulata Emerald Cushion Blue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
