Phlox × 'Purple Sprite' (Hybrid Spring Phlox 'Purple Sprite') is a compact, low-growing perennial selected for a tidy, mounding habit and a big burst of spring color. In bloom, you get bright purple flowers with a small white eye that show well at the front of beds, along edges, and in mixed plantings. At maturity it typically reaches about 6-8 inches tall and spreads about 18-22 inches wide, creating a dense, finished look without quickly overrunning neighboring plants.

Place it where you can enjoy the early-season display and where the soil drains well. You will get the strongest flowering in full sun, but it can also handle part shade, especially where afternoons are hot. Keep the soil evenly moist as it establishes; once rooted in, aim for average moisture and avoid consistently soggy sites.

After the main flush of bloom, a light shear or trim helps keep the foliage neat and encourages fresh growth through the rest of the season. Use it as a border plant, in small masses, or as a low accent near walkways and between larger perennials so its spring flowers stand out.

Flowers are attractive to pollinators, so this is an easy way to add butterfly and hummingbird interest early in the year. Mulch lightly to moderate soil temperatures, keep the crown from sitting in wet mulch, and provide good air flow for best performance.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 6-8"
• Spread: 18-22"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Good for borders & edging: Yes

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