Moss phlox 'Emerald Blue'

Phlox subulata

How to grow Moss phlox 'Emerald Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Emerald Blue is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Emerald Blue from seed

Transplanting Emerald Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Emerald Blue is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Emerald Blue

Emerald Blue folklore & trivia

In the Appalachians and other NE USA rural areas where this plant is native, it was an old time tradition to plant this phlox in rough lawns. It is found naturalized in graveyards throughout the region. 1

Other Names for Moss phlox 'Emerald Blue'

Blue Emerald, Emerald Cushion, Emerald Cushion Blue

Footnotes

1 Lore entry at http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1938/emerald-blue-creeping-phlox.php