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    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
    • Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' plant details

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 2. Blue flowers. Needle-like foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Blue flowers.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' plant

    How to Grow Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Phlox condensata

    aka Alpine Phlox, Dwarf Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phlox condensata flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Phlox subulata

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phlox subulata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Phlox paniculata 'David'

    aka David Garden Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phlox paniculata 'David' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Phlox subulata Candy Stripe

    Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei'

    aka Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe', Phlox subulata 'Candystripe', Candy Stripe Thrift, Candystripe Creeping Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Phlox subulata Candy Stripe foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

    aka Jeana Garden Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' flower by Karl Gercens III
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