Blue Creeping Phlox
Price range: $7.00 through $15.00
Transform your garden with the enchanting Blue Creeping Phlox, a low-growing perennial that creates a stunning carpet of vibrant blue flowers each spring. This easy-care ground cover spreads gracefully across rock gardens, slopes, and borders, reaching just 4-6 inches in height. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, while the delicate five-petaled blooms attract butterflies and pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established, this hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Perfect for cascading over walls or filling in spaces between stepping stones.
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Plant Overview
Blue Creeping Phlox is a stunning ground cover perennial that creates a carpet of vibrant blue flowers in early spring. This low-growing plant spreads gradually, forming dense mats of evergreen foliage that suppress weeds and provide year-round interest. The delicate, star-shaped blooms blanket the plant in a sea of blue, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and slopes.
Plant Information
- Latin Name: Phlox subulata
- Common Name: Blue Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox
- Watering Requirements: Moderate, well-draining
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Conditions: Well-draining, slightly alkaline to neutral
- Mature Plant Height: 4-6 inches
- Mature Plant Width: 12-24 inches
Plant Care
Blue Creeping Phlox is remarkably low-maintenance once established. Trim back the foliage after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and promote denser growth. Remove any dead or yellowing foliage throughout the growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy blooms and growth.
During extended dry periods, provide supplemental watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching around the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weed growth, though be careful not to cover the crown of the plant.
Planting Instructions
Plant Blue Creeping Phlox in spring or fall, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth. Remove the plant from its container and gently loosen the roots. Place in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill in around the plant with soil, firming gently to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and continue to water regularly until established. Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the crown to prevent rot.
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