Purple Beauty Phlox
Phlox Subulata 'Purple Beauty'
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 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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