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Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox

Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

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Overview

Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') is a mat-forming perennial, celebrated for its spring carpet of lavender-blue flowers. Thrives in partial shade to full sun, reaching 6-12 inches tall and spreading up to 2 feet. Prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, or border fronts. Hardy in zones 3-8, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer. Adds vibrant color and delicate foliage to any design.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, WildflowerClimate Temperate
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Prefers well-drained soil
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, or border frontsBlue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Thrives in partial shade to full sun, reaching 6-12 inches tall and spreading up to 2 feetBlue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — celebrated for its spring carpet of lavender-blue flowersBlue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') is a mat-forming perennial

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Wildflower
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Prefers well-drained soil
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, or border fronts
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Thrives in partial shade to full sun, reaching 6-12 inches tall and spreading up to 2 feet
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — celebrated for its spring carpet of lavender-blue flowers
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') is a mat-forming perennial
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