Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Emerald Blue'

I bought "Emerald Blue" as well as variety "Candy stripe" in late July. Both were planted in similar planters right next to one another. ...Read More"Candy stripe" is now double the size of "Emerald Blue." Given another's comment about wishing "Emerald Blue" grew faster, i'd agree.

Still a lovely plant -- looking forward to blooms in the spring.

I needed some companions to crackerjack phlox, and I selected Emerald Blue. It's lovely; I find it a bit taller (or as I call it "puffie...Read Morer") than crackerjack. It blooms prolifically and fills in around the rocks in my rock garden very nicely.

I bought two of these and one Fort Hill this past early spring. By far, Fort Hill looked the best and so far is surviving the best out of...Read More the lot! One of the Emerald Blue was eaten by something (bunny or woodchuck, I'm not sure because I have both!!) - chewed all the green clean off. It does look like it's recovering though, with green leaf growing in. But the Fort Hill wasn't touched, and it still looks green and lush in July, zone 6. The Emerald Blue that was not eaten, is not looking so good. Bare in some spots, dying on others. I hope they all come back next year okay!
By far though, Fort Hill has been looking great, whether in bloom or not! We'll see how it goes next year!

It's silly but I love this little plant. The beautiful mossy dark green ground cover grows quickly to cover areas and when it blooms in s...Read Morepring it creates a blanket of color. In North Dallas where we are it was covered in snow twice this winter and emerged beautifully after the fallen leaves were removed to reveal it. Perfect for rock gardens or on the edge of gardens and as I use it, between other perennials and annuals.