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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' ~ Emerald Cushion Blue Creeping Phlox

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' ~ Emerald Cushion Blue Creeping Phlox
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  • Size: 1 GALLON

Emerald Cushion Blue Creeping Phlox is a dense low-growing native evergreen perennial with rich deep green awl-shaped foliage that is nearly covered by the carpet of pale lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early spring.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. 

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

Appalachian Mountains, GA Native 

Height: 

- 0.5'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5’

Spacing: 

1’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Blue

Season of Interest:

Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates.  Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions.  Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Solidago, Cheddar Pinks, Candy Tuffs

IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Phlox subulata Emerald Cushion Blue

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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