Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Emerald Blue’ is a low, evergreen, mosslike ground cover that blooms brightly during spring. When in bloom, its dramatic neon blue flowers smother the foliage and can be seen from a hundred yards away. The flowers of ‘Emerald Blue’ are fragrant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Ideal for rock gardens, edging, and small scale ground cover use, ‘Emerald Blue’ withstands limited foot traffic and is a good companion to numerous perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Blue to Blue Gray
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
6"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
'Emerald Blue' is a low, evergreen, mosslike ground cover that blooms brightly during spring. When in bloom, its dramatic neon blue flowers smother the foliage and can be seen from a hundred yards away.
Landscape Value
Ideal for rock gardens, edging, and small scale ground cover use, 'Emerald Blue' withstands limited foot traffic.
Care
Watering:
'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.