Phlox 'Purple Flame'
Best compact perennial for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly summer color.
Brighten your summer garden with the Phlox 'Purple Flame', a charming dwarf perennial ideal for containers and smaller landscapes. This variety showcases vibrant purple blooms that emerge mid-summer, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. It's known for its extended bloom time and resistance to common mildew issues, making it a dependable choice for borders. 'Purple Flame' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade, presenting a neat, mounding growth habit.
$17.95
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Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
SKU
27624
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant focal points for flower beds
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants with healthy, clean foliage
- Small-space gardeners needing tidy plants that stay upright without support
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates or those without reliable irrigation systems
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer or rabbit populations
- Casual gardeners looking for strictly hands-off, low-maintenance landscape perennials
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Superior mildew resistance keeps foliage looking pristine throughout the humid summer.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Container Suitability
Compact, mounding habit makes this an ideal candidate for patio pots.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color well into the late season.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across zones three through eight ensures wide regional adaptability.
Maintenance Ease
Low-fuss growth habit requires minimal intervention for a tidy garden aesthetic.
Key Specs
SKU
27624
Genus
Phlox
Species
paniculata
Variety
'Purple Flame'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Features
- Dwarf variety perfect for containers.
- Vibrant purple flowers bloom mid-summer.
- Attracts beneficial pollinators.
- Resistant to common mildew issues.
- Provides a long blooming period.
- Compact, mounding growth habit.
- Perennial life cycle for year-round interest.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Phlox 'Purple Flame' for its spectacular, true purple coloration, creating a vibrant garden display. Reviewers consistently highlight the plant's robust reliability and vigorous growth once established. A major benefit is its superior resistance to powdery mildew, significantly lowering maintenance needs. Its compact habit makes it perfect for borders and containers. While the initial plant size upon arrival sometimes requires patience, the consensus is that the exceptional quality, stunning aesthetics, and long term hardiness fully justify the investment. This cultivar is considered a top tier perennial.
Know before you buy
Yes, its dwarf, mounding growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the soil consistently moist.
Phlox 'Purple Flame' performs best in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the blooms and keep the plant from drying out too quickly.
No, 'Purple Flame' is specifically noted for its resistance to common mildew issues. This makes it a much lower-maintenance option compared to many older, traditional phlox varieties.
Yes, 'Purple Flame' is a perennial, meaning it will return year after year. It is hardy in zones 3 through 8, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates.
This variety is a magnet for bees and butterflies. Its vibrant purple blooms and extended flowering season provide a consistent nectar source throughout the summer months.
Bareroot plants are shipped dormant without soil around the roots. Once you receive your shipment, you should plant them promptly in moist, well-drained soil to encourage healthy root establishment.
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