Magenta Sprite Phlox is a dwarf evergreen perennial with a tidy low-mounded habit of rich green awl-shaped foliage.  The heavy blooms of magenta pink flowers coat the plant from mid to late spring attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Magenta Sprite does not spread aggressively.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates.  Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions.  Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose

IMAGE: Proven Winners, 'Magenta Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.