Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink' is a perennial. Stiffish, .5" needle-like, evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves on creeping stems; forms mat to 6" high. Blooms late spring or early summer, with 3/4" wide, rose-pink flowers.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.