Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Plant Class
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Botanical Name
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Characteristics
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Suitable Space
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Growing Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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NativeYes
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FragrantYes
Growing Zones 3–9
Magnificently eye-popping! The Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata "Emerald Blue') is an ideal ground cover with dark blue flowers and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Emerald Blue may also be called Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox.
Blooming from April to May, it is a great addition to any perennial garden. The attractive lavender-blue blooms fit in with any and every color in your garden making it stand out amongst the crowd. Most of that crowd will be hungry early emerging pollinators and visiting Hummingbirds in the spring!
Emerald Blue is deer resistant making your life a lot easier! On top of that, the flowers are also perfumed! This plant can be described as dense, low-growing, and mat-forming as it spreads to form a flowering carpet of beauty! Cold and heat-tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 3 -9, Creeping Phlox can reach a 6-12 inch height and 2-3 feet low-growing width.
Planting and Application:
No more days of boring and dull spots in your garden because this flower is ready to bring life and brightness to your garden. Your garden expectations are about to be completely blown away! Cottage gardens, Children's Garden, Bulb Gardens, Perennial Borders, and Pollinator gardens all benefit greatly from these darling waves of spring pinwheels! Even containers and planters gain a vivid spring spiller!
Use your Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds. These vivid perennials look great rambling through a Rock Gardens or Crevis Garden or as living mulch/groundcover. Plant along the edges of a hot sunny walkway or path, or along the edges of sun garden beds and borders! Even slopes and hard-to-mow hillsides in the sun gain a carpet of erosion slowing beauty!
- Blue Flowers With a Dark Blue-Purple Eye
- Masses of Tiny Blue Flowers on 6" Groundcover
- Dark Purple Eye in Each Flower
- Incredible in Mass Planting
- Adored by Beneficial Pollinators
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil for the best growth possible. Provide moderate yet consistent moisture for new plants their first year, but after, these plants are very self-sufficient. Provide moisture during times of drought and extreme heat, and to further help with moisture retention, add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over the soil surface. Prune/shear mounds immediately after flowering and remove up to a third of the top growth for a clean start.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate Moisture
- Prune After Flowering
- Very Easy Care
This flowering perennial is positively striking in the spring and will effortlessly make a difference in your landscaping. Order your very own striking Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox today! This is a fan favorite and won't last long!
