'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox
Perennial
- Hundreds of fragrant blue flowers bloom in spring!
- Spreads vigorously as a low-growing carpet.
- Ultra-hardy to cold zone 3 winters.
- Thrives in challenging sites, including dry soils.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 6″ tall x 24″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Creeping phlox
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6" x 24"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late spring and early summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Winter interest, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best sellers
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best in sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Low to Average.
Spacing: 18" apart.
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary, but a slow-release granular fertilizer worked into the soil around the plants in the spring is sufficient.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Leave foliage standing in winter, and clean up spent foliage in spring.
Maintenance & Pruning: Cut back stems after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months. This will also encourage some fall rebloom. Cut out any brown stems.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
