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Royal Purple Smokebush vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Royal Purple Smokebush
Majestic Magenta Phlox

Royal Purple Smokebush is an attractive and dramatic shrub. Mid-summer you'll notice feathery, purple-pink puffs of airy seed clusters that give the illusion of smoke. The contrast of these seed clusters against deep purple-red foliage will make Royal Purple Smokebush your new favorite shrub.

It is tolerant of clay soil, drought, and deer, making Royal Purple Smokebush a hardy addition to any yard. Try it in a hedge, shrub border, or as an accent shrub; regardless of how you use it, this shrub will be a head turner.

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.

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Flowers: small, magenta
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low