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Blue Emerald Creeping Phlox Plant

11.99
  • - Creeping Phlox, Moss Pinks
  • - Height: 6-8 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: April-June
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Blue Emerald Phlox Plant
Plant Features

Blue Emerald Phlox is a dazzling perennial that introduces a touch of cool color to any garden. This eye-catching ground cover exhibits vibrant emerald-green foliage and is decorated with a profusion of stunning blue flowers from spring to early summer, which attract bees and butterflies. The plant is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Our Phlox Plants are carefully cultivated without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and colorful addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when first planted, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
  • - Once established, water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain moisture

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and blooming
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season
  • - Cut back the plant in late fall or early spring to promote fresh growth for the next season

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Phlox can be prone to powdery mildew; ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering
  • - Monitor for aphids and spider mites, which may appear in warm conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from mid-summer to early fall with clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and red

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates both hot summers and cold winters

Companion Plants for Phlox:

  • - Echinacea: Complements Phlox with its bright, daisy-like flowers and pollinator appeal
  • - Achillea: Adds delicate flower clusters that pair beautifully with Phlox’s colorful blooms
  • - Coreopsis: Provides bright yellow flowers that create a vibrant contrast with Phlox’s hues
  • - Rudbeckia: Offers bold yellow blooms that enhance the summer display of Phlox
  • - Salvia: Adds vertical spikes of blue or purple to contrast with Phlox’s rounded flower clusters
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 12-18 inches
Habit Spreading
Flower Color Blue, Purple
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Styles Container Garden, English Garden, Japanese Garden, Rock Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low

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Blue Phlox

You will love this plant and the service you get!

From Jan | August 01, 2013


Healthy plant in pot.

Fast delivery and I am very happy with the condition of the plant when I receive it. Hope I can see them flowering this year.

From Yumi | July 30, 2012


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