Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
- 125 available.
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to the eastern and central states. The dark green awl shaped foliage is nearly covered by the dense carpet of pale violet-blue flowers that bloom in spring. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew resistant and drought tolerant.
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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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: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Emerald Blue 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
