Purple FLAME™ Phlox
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
#1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
#3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
#6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
#7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Purple FLAME™ Phlox highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Imagine a bright green landscape welcoming you into the warm months of the growing season. As you look around, a pop of color appears. A bright purple, rounded perennial steals the show! The Purple FLAME™ Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Barfourteen') is one of the loveliest perennials offered at Nature Hills! The benefits are endless when you choose this plant for your yard.
The fragrant flowers grow in spherical, large clusters that are eye-catching and heavily perfumed. They look gorgeous against the deep green foliage. These simple flowers clustered together make a tremendous picture for any landscape. They are natural blossoms for the bouquet as they are already bouquets on their own!
They grow to about 12-16 inches in height and they spread 15-18 inches. This makes the Purple FLAME™ Phlox perfect for flower beds. Expect visits from hummingbirds and butterflies, as they love the Purple FLAME™ Phlox as much as you do!
Another amazing feature of this Tall Garden Phlox is you can propagate it by seed or root division. Grow as many flowers as you can! Or gift them to eager friends and family who will be happy to take a few off your hands! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8, the thicker leaves are mildew resistant and take on a lovely yellow fall color!
Planting and Application:
There are so many possibilities in the landscape with the Purple FLAME™ Phlox! Display them in your cottage garden! The bright, fun colors will bring everything together. They're popular for beds and borders, Cut Flower gardens, Pollinator borders, and mixed Perennial beds as they're so pleasing to view. Imagine a Rock Garden with the Purple FLAME™ Phlox as the border! Simply gorgeous!
They are perfectly suited to be planted in pots. Feature a few planters on your front porch for the whole neighborhood to admire! Add this to your Phlox garden, mixing and matching heights, fun colors, and fragrances that will all blend together and create a perfect picture! Those who have Flame™ Phlox love them! Join the Phlox party - you won't be disappointed!
Create drifts and mass plantings to create a spectacle of color! Hard-to-mow hillsides become butterfly heaven, and banks of Phlox become a wildflower paradise! When planting en masse, plant them 12-14 inches apart so their roots can fully develop without feeling crowded.
- Bright Purple Flower Color & Light Undersides
- Small, Darker Purple/Magenta Eye
- Deep Green Foliage
- Long Blooming Period & Fun Fragrant Flowers
- Late Bloom Time for Bright Early Fall Colors
- Great Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Favorites
- Specimens, Fragrant Focal Points, Containers & En Masse
- Listed on Firewise Lists for Defensible Space Gardening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your new Purple FLAME™ Phlox in a sunny location! The colors will glimmer in the sunlight. They tolerate part shade too, so no need to stress about a location. They're known for being strong perennials, and surviving some frosts with proper care! Northerner gardeners can enjoy the vibrant colors of flowers too! As for soil, provide well-drained soil. They will thrive even more in moderately fertile soil. Water this plant regularly because you don't want the sun drying this plant out too much but avoid overhead watering, too.
Provide good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew. This shouldn't be an issue, though, as this kind of Garden Phlox is known for being disease-resistant and has good mildew resistance. Pruning is recommended during late autumn to ensure the next blooming season goes well. We recommend adding a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch so the roots are kept cool and protected.
Deadhead as soon as the flowers fade to encourage a rebloom and clean up the mounds, it's also a good idea to deadhead to avoid any self-seeding. Prune down the entire plant once frost kills back these herbaceous perennials. Every 3-5 years, it's recommended to divide your clumps to maintain vigor.
- Best Blooms in Full Sun
- Moderate Regular Moisture
- Well-Drained Soil
- Can Remain Evergreen in Mild Winters
- Deadhead After Flowering & Prune in Fall
This bright and vivacious Phlox is one of a kind! Order the Purple FLAME™ Phlox today! Add life and color to your landscape by planting the Purple FLAME™ Phlox! Order your stunning perennial from Nature Hills today!
Phlox Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tall Garden Phlox spread?
Most Garden Phlox do spread some but politely so - not getting into trouble and not jumping their borders. Should the clumps become too large you can easily divide them.
Should your deadhead Tall Garden Phlox?
Deadheading Phlox helps prevent some varieties from self-seeding and encourages a rebloom.
Where is the best place to plant Phlox?
Phlox needs well-drained enriched soil with good air circulation for best results. Mulch their beds and fertilize them each spring.
What happens to Phlox in the winter?
Phlox are herbaceous perennials that will lose their leaves and stems after frost and die back to the ground. In spring, they regrow from their root systems anew!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Garden Phlox for sale here at NatureHills.com!