Early spring brings us a lot of yellow—forsythias, daffodils—and we're grateful, but in our test gardens, we know that spring has truly arrived when low mounds of white and blue moss phlox start their show. A classic color combination (think Delft pottery, hyacinths, even the sky), these diminutive blue and white flowers give the garden a fresh promise of the warmer days and fragrant nights to come. The fact that they create dense mats of rugged ground cover that look great for the rest of the season is an added benefit. Like many in early spring, we crave masses of color, not just a dash here or there. In that spirit, we created this value-priced selection of six moss phlox plants of our choice, three white and three blue, to encourage indulgence. Phlox subulata
Product Details
Botanical Name:
Phlox subulata 'Blue Emerald', 'North Hills'
Form:Ground Cover
Sun Exposure:Full Sun
Height/Habit:3 - 6 inches
Spread:12 - 18 inches
Spacing:12 - 18 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-9
Flowering Date:Mid to Late Spring
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly.
Winter Care:No winter care needed.
Shipped:BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate.
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Mixed
Flower Form:Simple 5 petals - 3/4" across in small terminal cymes.
Foliage Type:Semi-evergreen needle-like dark green leaves, 1" long; brighter green in spring.
Pruning:Occasional shearing to stimulate growth. After flowering or late summer.