'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox Phlox hybrid
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Early Spring
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 6" - 8"
Spread: 18" - 22"
Height: 15cm - 20cm
Spread: 46cm - 56cm
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Details
6 - 8 Inches18 - 22 Inches18 - 22 Inches15cm - 20cm46cm - 56cm46cm - 56cmFeatures
This hybrid Phlox forms a low, mounding habit of bright purple flowers with a tiny white halo in the center. It blooms about a week or so after Phlox subulata and does not spread aggressively.
Salt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:6 - 8 Inches 15cm - 20cmSpacing:18 - 22 Inches 46cm - 56cmSpread:18 - 22 Inches 46cm - 56cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Bright purpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Gritty, neutral soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. This type tolerates more shade than other Phlox, but still grows best in full sun.
'Purple Sprite' Phlox hybrid USPP 31,272
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