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Key characteristics

Family: Polemoniaceae
Height: 15–18 inches
Width: 15–18 inches
Flower color: Magenta-purple with a contrasting white eye
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; prune back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Perennials

Phlox paniculata 'Barthirtythree'

Volcano Purple Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Barthirtythree' is a compact perennial that blooms from mid to late summer, producing clusters of magenta-purple flowers with a contrasting white eye. These fragrant blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding movement and color to the garden. The plant features dark green, lance-shaped foliage that complements the bright flowers. Its shorter size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or the front of borders.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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