Creeping Blue Phlox is an excellent ground cover perennial plant. Phlox blooms in early spring with its abundant flower clusters. The flowers are so plentiful that they cover up the majority of the foliage on the perennial. The petals of this perennial flower are heart-shaped. There are five flower petals on each flower. The flowers of Emerald Blue Phlox are lavender in color. The foliage of this plant is small and green. Once the flowers are finished blooming in late spring, the ground cover foliage adds greenery to your landscape. Since phlox is creeping, you can expect it to spread in your landscape from year to year. You can divide this perennial in the spring to add additional plants to your landscape.
The purpose of using phlox in your landscape is to create a ground cover. If you are looking for a plant that will fill in bare areas in your landscape, then consider using this plant. Creeping Blue Phlox stays under a foot in height, but it is known to grow over two feet wide. Overall this perennial will complement most landscapes nicely.
Creeping Blue Phlox
Phlox subulata ‘Blue”
Plant Type- Perennial
Flower Color- Lavender
Folage Color- Green
Growth Habit- Spreading
Growth Rate- Fast
Zone- 3-9
Height- 4″-6″
Spread- 12″- 24″
Light- Sun
Details- This plant grows well in full sun. This perennial has abundant spring flowers.
Pruning- Remove dead growth.
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