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Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {tray of 72 cells}
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Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (AKA Purple Creeping Phlox, Violet Moss Phlox, Thrift, Ground Pink)
Pronunciation: floks sub-yoo-LAH-tah PUR-pul BYOO-tee
Product: 79868

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1-9 flats of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
10+ flats: $203.15 per flat ($2.82 per plant)
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/16/25.
(minimum of 1) tray of 72 cells
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NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.
These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.
Precious purple blossoms with deeper purple centers and a tiny dot of yellow will carpet your garden in a low-growing blanket of color with this perennial. Purple Beauty offers about a month of profuse and slightly fragrant blooms in late spring to early summer beckoning butterflies and hummingbirds to dance amongst her lovely petals.

When she's done blooming, her mossy foliage stands on its own as a low-lying textural element in your garden. She's recommended in plantings of any size, adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, and with her moderate growth rate, you'll have a gorgeous, colorful carpet in no time.
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General information about Phlox:
Any gardener who has used Creeping Phlox once will insist on planting again and again. The blanket of delicate, colorful flowers that greet you every spring can only be described as perfectly pretty year after year.

A versatile, easy-to-grow groundcover that forms a dense carpet-like mat no taller than six inches, Phlox proves excellent for erosion control on slopes and in plantings of any size. She cascades like billows of cloth over curbs, drapes down walls, and huddles over hanging baskets. Her flowers blanket slopes all across the south in spring, but her wispy sage evergreen foliage is also an undeniable feature with their tell-tale linear growth.

Though she does prefer full sun for best blooms, she will also do well in partial sun. While she puts up with a variety of soil conditions, ideally she wants well-drained soil and tolerates drought (does not tolerate too much moisture).

Phlox makes a good edging plant for difficult locations including rock gardens. She comes in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find the perfect shade for your garden.

Gardener Tips
Consider placing multiple plants in one area for quick filling, then in 2-3 growing seasons, you can easily divide this plant in early spring and use her in other areas.

Try planting Phlox with bulbs such as tulips and daffodils for a gorgeous spring display.

Try planting Phlox as a border for herb gardens where she will blanket the earth beneath taller growers such as basil, chives and lavender while not disturbing their productivity.
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Care
After blooming, a light shearing will stimulate new growth (possibly inducing a summer reblooming) and make it look more attractive through winter.
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Excellent Quality
04/01/2021 By James Armstrong (MA)
Product reviewed: Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Purchased 50 Phlox plants and planted them in late fall. All survived the winter and are thriving in early spring.
The plants were beautiful
10/06/2020 By Linda Recino (NY)
Product reviewed: Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

I got them in right away can't wait til spring. Thanks!
Well-packed plants arrived alive
05/27/2020 By Kathleen Rollins (TX)
Product reviewed: Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

100% survival rate in shipping, looks like I'll get 100% survival rate after planting.l Very happy with this purchase.
perfect
05/26/2020 By Kimberly Taylor (IA)
Product reviewed: Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Thank you for great customer service, proactive communication, and beautiful plants delivered on time!
I RECEIVED THEM YESTERDAY
05/22/2020 By Marilyn Lewis (NY)
Product reviewed: Phlox 'Purple Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

THANK YOU
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