Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox

Tags: Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Plant a carpet of color! Beautiful masses of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and make an attractive groundcover or accent in a rock garden. Excellent bank cover. Tolerates some drought when established.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
Moderate growing 6 in. tall, 3 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Blue
Bloom Period:
Spring into summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Pruning time: summer after flowering.