Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' ~ Fort Hill Creeping Phlox brown-bloom Blueberries

Blueberries

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

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Doesn't ripen well off the tree

Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' ~ Fort Hill Creeping Phlox brown-bloom BlueberriesFort 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,