Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' ~ Fort Hill Creeping Phlox brown-bloom (2) Jonathan Billinger

(2)  Jonathan Billinger

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The finely toothed and glossy dark green foliage turns brilliant red and purple in fall

Clusters of pinkish white flowers bloom in late spring before giving way to the large yield of sweet medium blue blueberries that ripen in midsummer

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Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' ~ Fort Hill Creeping Phlox brown-bloom (2) Jonathan BillingerFort HIll Creeping Phlox is a low spreading native evergreen perennial with dark green awl shaped foliage and trailing stems. The dense carpet of purple pink flowers with fuchsia eye notches bloom from mid to late spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Appalachian Mountains, GA Native Height: 0. 5' Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 9 Culture: Full Sun,