Blue Emerald Creeping Phlox is a low-growing, perennial groundcover that thrives in zones 3-9. Grown naturally, it reaches a size of 4-6 inches and produces stunning blue flowers in the spring.
Phlox Subulata 'Blue Emerald' Blue Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Blue Emerald', also known as Blue Creeping Phlox, is a popular garden plant for its low-growing habit and masses of delicate lavender-blue flowers in the spring. It is a native of eastern North America and is well-adapted to a wide range of growing conditions.
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Blue Creeping Phlox is a perennial, meaning that it comes back year after year. It is also evergreen, so it retains its foliage throughout the winter. The plant grows to be about 4-6 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide. It forms a dense mat of needle-like foliage that is covered in flowers in the spring.
Blue Creeping Phlox is a low-maintenance plant and is tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils. It is also deer-resistant and attracts butterflies.
Blue Creeping Phlox is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is often used as a groundcover in rock gardens, on slopes, and in flower borders. It can also be planted in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Blue Creeping Phlox:
- Plant Blue Creeping Phlox in full sun or partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Shear the plant back after flowering to promote new growth and flowering the following year.
Blue Creeping Phlox is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that is a great addition to any garden. It is a low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of a variety of growing conditions. Blue Creeping Phlox can be used in a variety of garden settings, including rock gardens, slopes, flower borders, and containers.
