Purple Beauty Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty'

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Overview

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink', a vibrant groundcover, boasts needle-like foliage and profuse pink blooms in early spring. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Reaching 4-6 inches tall with a 12-18 inch spread, this perennial is ideal for rock gardens or border fronts. Its dense mat suppresses weeds while attracting butterflies. Requires well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — boasts needle-like foliage and profuse pink blooms in early spring

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Reaching 4-6 inches tall with a 12-18 inch spread, this perennial is ideal for rock gardens or border

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Its dense mat suppresses weeds while attracting butterflies

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Requires well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — scientifically known as Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polemoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — boasts needle-like foliage and profuse pink blooms in early spring

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Reaching 4-6 inches tall with a 12-18 inch spread, this perennial is ideal for rock gardens or border

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Its dense mat suppresses weeds while attracting butterflies

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Requires well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — scientifically known as Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — low-growing perennial that is prized for its ability to bring a rich tapestry of color to any landscape

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — This particular variety of creeping phlox showcases a profusion of star-shaped

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — purplish-pink flowers which blanket the dense

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — needle-like foliage in late spring to early summer

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Emerald Pink Phlox is ideal as a ground cover or for cascading over retaining walls

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun but can tolerate partial shade conditions

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — This resilient plant is well adapted to rocky or sandy soils

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — demonstrating good drought tolerance once established.<br><br>For optimal growth

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — A light application of a balanced

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — slow-release fertilizer in the spring can promote vigorous blooms and healthy foliage

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Its evergreen nature and endurance against colder temperatures make it a year-round asset to any

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — purple flowers in the garden

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — perennial with purple blooms

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — perennial for full

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'; reaching 4-6 inches tall with a 12-18 inch spread, this perennial is

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — boasts needle-like foliage and profuse pink blooms in early spring; needle-like foliage in late spring

Purple Beauty Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; its evergreen nature and endurance

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