Purple Sprite Hybrid Spring Phlox

Purple Sprite is a compact hybrid spring phlox with bright purple flowers marked by a small white halo. It makes a low mound and does not spread aggressively, reaching about 6–8 inches tall and 18–22 inches wide. The [Proven Winners product profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/phlox/purple-sprite-hybrid-spring-phlox-phlox-hybrid) confirms USPP 31,272 and mid-spring bloom, with bees and butterflies, salt tolerance, and full-to-part sun. It prefers gritty, neutral soil with good drainage and average moisture, and tolerates more shade than many phlox while performing best in full sun. Use it as a small groundcover in an edging, border, landscape planting, or mass planting. ## Maintenance Water as needed to keep the root area from drying severely while allowing free drainage. Remove spent stems after flowering and tidy the edge if it reaches farther than desired. Avoid persistently wet soil, which conflicts with this phlox's need for good drainage.