Phlox subulata 'Oakington Blue Eyes'
"Moss Phlox"

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BENEFITS
Unsurpassed blue color in this class of varieties. A must in any alpine garden.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Sky-blue flowers in mid- to late spring. Needle-like foliage on low spreading mats.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 4. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Ground cover, rock garden, cascade over walls, border edgings.

SIZE
4” to 6" tall by 24” wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers rich, sandy, slightly alkaline soils. Clumps can be cut back after flowering. Divide in spring after flowering as needed. Cut back stems before divisions. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.