Botanical profile
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
Latin name
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
Common name
Moss phlox 'Emerald Blue'
Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Proven spring-blooming creeping phlox. A classic lavender-blue color for full-sun borders. Drought-tolerant once established.
Pets
Pollinators
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-45°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
May
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
6 inches (15 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast
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