Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox is a low-growing evergreenperennialnative 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 infull sunand rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew resistant and drought tolerant.

Type:

Perennial

Origins:

Appalachian Mountains, GA Native

Height:

- 0.5'

Spread:

2’ - 3’

Spacing:

2’

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Culture:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color:

Blue

Season of Interest:

Spring,Year-Round

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.