Phlox Subulata "Emerald Blue as of 4/29/2010

Common names - Creeping Phlox, Flowering Moss, Moss Phlox

Cushion or mat-forming, creeping, evergreen perennial with small, bright green, needle-like foliage. Bears from late spring to early summer, showy, salverform flowers in shades of purple, red, pink or white. Great for rock gardens, borders or slopes. Nice effect cascading over walls. Soil should be fertile and well drained. 'Emerald Blue' bears light blue flowers.

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 to 8

The tip of the S Rock Wall as of 4/27/2010

Not the best photo so I'll have to get a better one with more true color.

South Rock Wall but it faces East actually.

1. Lamium Maculatum "Beacon Silver" (also known as spotted white deadnettle and purple dragon

2. Phlox Subulata "Emerald Blue (also known as Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Mountain Phlox) creeper growing to a height of 6 inches and covering a 20 inch wide area. According to one news story, the plants give off an odor that can supposedly be mistaken for marijuana. This has been known to cause altercations between gardeners and law enforcement personnel or criminals.

3. Sedum Selskianum Variegatum - I'll have a closer up photos of this beauty!

4. Veronica Peduncularis "Georgia Blue (creeping speedwell).

5. Dianthus  Ed's Best We call him Big Wooly