Phlox 'Purple Sprite' PP31272

Sprite Series

Phlox 'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Common Name: Hybrid Spring Phlox

Try a spring blooming Phlox that behaves differently than the standard Phlox subulata. Unlike the standard Creeping Phlox, the members of this series do not spread aggressively, rather, they form a low, mounding habit of star-shaped flowers. These varieties also blooms a week or so later than Phlox subulata, great for extending the spring color of your garden. As an added bonus-although it prefers full sun, this Phlox will tolerate very light shade.

Plant with spring bulbs for a long-awaited splash of color in your garden. Late spring perennials like Amsonia 'Storm Cloud' or Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' will begin blooming as this Phlox is finishing.

'Purple Sprite' has bright purple flowers with a tiny white halo in the center.

Height:

6.0-8.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-22.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Native to North America

Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.

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