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Emerald Blue Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue'

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Overview

The Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, beloved for its carpet of starry, bluish-lavender flowers in spring. Its evergreen needle-like foliage spans up to 18 inches wide and 6 inches tall, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover. Drought-tolerant once established and preferring full sun to part shade, this plant thrives in Zones 3-9 and attracts butterflies.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — from late spring into early summer
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — As a robust evergreen perennialEmerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — celebrated for its lush carpet of needle-like foliage and mesmerizing blossomsEmerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — making it ideal for rock gardensEmerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — This variety of creeping phlox reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inchesEmerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — and slopes where erosion control is needed.<br><br>Flourishing under full to partial sunlightEmerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9 and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture+10

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — from late spring into early summer
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — As a robust evergreen perennial
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — celebrated for its lush carpet of needle-like foliage and mesmerizing blossoms
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — making it ideal for rock gardens
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — This variety of creeping phlox reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inches
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — and slopes where erosion control is needed.<br><br>Flourishing under full to partial sunlight
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9 and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — with a spread of 18 to 24 inches
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — bluish-lavender flowers in spring
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — Its evergreen needle-like foliage spans up to 18 inches wide and 6 inches tall
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — each with five petal-like lobes
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — Drought-tolerant once established and preferring full sun to part shade
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — scientifically named Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue,' is a vibrant ground-cover plant
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — this plant thrives in Zones 3-9 and attracts butterflies
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — beloved for its carpet of starry
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — Emerald Blue Phlox produces a sea of soft blue-violet flowers
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