- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Height 6-8 Inches Tall
- Spread 18-22 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
‘Purple Sprite Phlox’ makes you think of those wonderful creatures in a mythical forest! A low growing phlox smothered with bright, purple flowers. This new hybrid phlox blooms a week later than Phlox subulata, the groundcover phlox that everyone knows. ‘Purple Sprite’ is short, growing only 6-8 inches tall and 18-22 inches wide. For those that live in salt prone areas, this phlox is salt tolerant!
Phlox are native to North America and bees and butterflies love it! ‘Purple Sprite’ is a late spring bloomer and is hardy from Zone 3a- 8b. This is a great plant to fill that blank space in the garden or use in a pollinator garden for it is sure to attract pollinators with that bright color. And even after the flowers fade, the bright, green foliage is always attractive in the garden.
Purple Sprite Phlox Care
‘Purple Sprite’ tolerates partial shade but blooms best in full sun. While water needs are just average, it does require an average but well-draining soil. It also helps if the soil is acidic to neutral. This phlox is very low maintenance once established.
Purple Sprite Phlox Spacing
This would be an outstanding phlox planted en masse in the landscape, sure to stop traffic and have onlookers oooooh and aahhh. It can also be used as a border in the garden, in perennial beds or just pop it in where late spring bulbs will bloom and can complement each other!
Purple Sprite Phlox Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-8 Inches |
| Spread: 18-22 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-22 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds & Butterflies |
| Features: Fragrant Flower |
| Scientific Name: Purple Sprite Phlox hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Purple Sprite Phlox |
| Other Name(s): Hybrid Spring Phlox |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PHLPSQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
