{"product_id":"blue_moss_phlox","title":"Phlox: ' Emerald Blue' Moss - 5.5\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eEmerald Blue Moss Phlox\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial prized for its dense carpet of lavender-blue flowers in spring. Fine, needle-like evergreen foliage forms a tight groundcover that spreads outward, making it ideal for rock gardens, slopes, edging, and cascading over retaining walls. In mid-spring the plant becomes almost completely covered in star-shaped blooms, creating a vibrant blanket of color that attracts butterflies and early pollinators. It is very hardy and tolerant of drought once established, making it an excellent perennial for prairie gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 cm (3–6 in). \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (18–24 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, spreading evergreen groundcover \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best flowering) to light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9 (very winter hardy) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after flowering to keep a tidy mat and encourage new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm apart for groundcover coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32121366904887,"sku":"501-640-38","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/products\/PhloxEmeraldBlue.jpg?v=1678894717","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/blue_moss_phlox","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}