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Common Snowberry vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Symphoricarpos albus

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Common Snowberry

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Berries: white waxy berries
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NT
Other Names: common snowberry