'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox
Perennial
- Forms tidy mound of rosy-purple flowers!
- Proven Winners perennial that thrives in challenging soil sites.
- Native, low-maintenance, & incredibly versatile.
- Zones 3-8, full sun, 6-8″ tall x 18-22″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Phlox is a popular perennial native to the eastern and central United States, where it grows naturally in sunny meadows and along rocky slopes. There are many species of phlox, all featuring vibrant, dainty flowers that either stand tall (garden phlox, Phlox paniculata) or creep across the landscape (creeping phlox, Phlox subulata), providing a pop of color and attracting pollinators from spring through summer. It thrives in challenging soil sites, providing a burst of color in nearly any sunny location.
Details
Patent #: PP31272
Common name: Hybrid spring phlox
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8" x 18-22"
Flower color: Pink with white halo centers
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midspring, late spring
Features: Proven Winners, native, ground covers, cold-tolerant, best for beginners, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, heat-tolerant, suitable for slopes
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, butterfly garden, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, native garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 1.5 to 2 feet apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the base of the plant in spring.
Winterizing: Cut foliage in late fall to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases from returning in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Thin or prune by half in spring and prune spent flowers off after bloom, just above the foliage to encourage more blooms. Maintenance & pruning: Cut back stems after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months. This will also encourage some fall rebloom. Cut out any brown stems.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.