can phlox be planted in pots Phlox 'Blue Emerald'

can phlox be planted in pots Phlox 'Blue Emerald'Phlox subulata Emerald Blue is like a dreamy lavender blue carpet that rolls out in early spring, transforming gardens into a sea of soft, starry blooms. This charming creeping phlox spreads effortlessly over rock walls, garden edges, and sunny slopes, creating a lush, low maintenance ground cover that dazzles year after year. Its evergreen, needle like foliage stays attractive even after the blooms fade, adding texture and interest to the landscape.

Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue’ is like a dreamy lavender-blue carpet that rolls out in early spring, transforming gardens into a sea of soft, starry blooms. This charming creeping phlox spreads effortlessly over rock walls, garden edges, and sunny slopes, creating a lush, low-maintenance ground cover that dazzles year after year. Its evergreen, needle-like foliage stays attractive even after the blooms fade, adding texture and interest to the landscape.

Tough yet elegant, ‘Emerald Blue’ thrives in full sun, laughs in the face of drought, and attracts butterflies while keeping weeds at bay. Whether spilling over a stone pathway or brightening up a hillside, this delightful perennial is a garden favorite that brings both beauty and resilience to any outdoor space. If you’re looking for a plant that practically takes care of itself while putting on a spectacular floral show, ‘Emerald Blue’ is the perfect pick!

Name(s): Phlox subulata 'Blue Emerald', Thrift, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox.

Flower Color: Blue to lavender.

Bloom Time: Spring.

Foliage: Evergreen, sharply pointed, mossy appearance.

Height/Spread: 4 inches to 6 inches x 10 inches to 12 inches.

Climate Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Sun Exposure: Full sun.

Soil Condition: Well-drained to dry, average to poor, pH 5.5 to 7.5

Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, showy flowers, low maintenance.

Uses: Xeriscaping, massed planting, ground cover, erosion control, bee and butterfly gardens, borders.

Comments: Phlox attracts these butterfly species: Sachem (aka Skipper), Silver-Spotted Skipper, Silvery Checkerspot , Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Zabulon Skipper, among others.

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