Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox
Discover the stunning 'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox, a fast-spreading, low-growing perennial groundcover that forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage. In spring, it creates a beautiful carpet of pale lavender-blue flowers that bloom for weeks, attracting butterflies. This variety is exceptionally easy to grow, deer resistant, and drought tolerant once established. Ideal for rock gardens, draping over ledges, or stabilizing slopes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Gently trim stems after flowering to encourage dense vegetative growth for continuous coverage.
$7.45
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
4603
/ 4677
#4603 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
46
/ -" tall
Who it's for
- Spectacular Spring Display
- Excellent Groundcover & Erosion Control
- Drought Tolerant and Pest Resistant
Who should skip it
- Limited Bloom Window
- Requires Excellent Drainage
- Needs Post-Bloom Maintenance
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 2 through Zone 9
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Type Compatibility
Well-Drained Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Features
- Fast-spreading, low-growing groundcover habit
- Creates a carpet of pale lavender-blue flowers
- Attracts butterflies and is bee friendly
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant when mature
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
- Easy to grow in various sunny locations
- Vigorous spreader for covering difficult areas
What customers say
Customers highly value the Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox for its vibrant color and excellent performance as a dense ground cover. Established plants are praised for their hardiness and rapid spread, thriving even in difficult garden spots. Satisfaction hinges significantly on the initial establishment phase. While many receive healthy plugs, some report receiving stock that is too small or damaged upon arrival, impacting early survival rates. Those who successfully navigate the delicate planting period and provide proper care report outstanding results and perceive strong value. Ultimately, this is viewed as a high reward purchase, contingent upon managing the initial fragility of the live plant plugs.
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