Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox

Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Pink’) is a low evergreen perennial that turns a green mat into a sweep of pink in spring. Its small, fragrant flowers gather closely above the foliage, giving the planting a soft, colorful outline.

Fine, needlelike leaves keep the plant attractive after the flowers fade. Growth spreads along the ground, allowing it to fill shallow pockets between rocks or trail over the edge of a raised bed. Butterflies and hummingbirds visit the spring blooms.

Plant in full sun or light shade with well-drained soil. Water while roots become established; mature plants tolerate dry spells. Light trimming after flowering can refresh the foliage and keep the spreading edges within their allotted space.

Size
• Width: 10–24 in
• Height: About 6 in

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 2–9

Best Uses
• Rock gardens and sunny slopes
• Edging paths and flower beds
• Spilling over low walls
• Small flowering groundcover areas
• Butterfly and hummingbird gardens

Plant type

Groundcover, Perennial

Height

6 in

Width

10-24 in

Hardiness zones

2–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Rock Garden

Shape

Low Spreading, Mat forming

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes