Creeping Phlox. A spreading alpine with dark green leaves and clear pale blue flowers in early summer. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’
A spreading alpine with dark green leaves and clear pale blue flowers in early summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Phlox |
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Species | stolonifera |
Varietry | 'Blue Ridge' |
Common Name | Creeping Phlox |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm, 15cm |
Family | Polemoniaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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