Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie' (3 Gallon)

Loropetalum ‘Purple Pixie’ (3 Gallon)

Low-Growing Beauty with a Big Heart

Sweet as Southern tea and bold as a garden in bloom, Purple Pixie Loropetalum brings a whole lot of color in a compact, ground-hugging package. With its weeping habit, rich plum-purple foliage, and bright pink fringe-like flowers, this low-growing variety adds effortless charm to hanging baskets, rock gardens, retaining walls, and containers.

Native to Asia and beloved for its ease of care, Loropetalum has long symbolized creativity and grace. ‘Purple Pixie’ adds a modern twist on that tradition—perfect for gardeners looking to add a little magic to small spaces or trailing edges.

Plant Details

• Mature Size: 1–2 feet tall, spreading 4–5 feet wide

• Bloom Time: Spring with occasional blooms into fall

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade (color deepens with more sun)

• Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established

• Soil Preferences: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• USDA Zones: 7–10

• Pet Friendly: Generally considered non-toxic, but it’s always best to double-check with your vet

Care Instructions

‘Purple Pixie’ is easy to love and low on fuss. Give it well-draining soil, regular watering in its early days, and a bit of mulch to keep roots cool. It's drought-tolerant once established, and light pruning after bloom time helps keep it looking tidy and full. Its cascading shape makes it a standout in planters and as a groundcover on gentle slopes.

Complimentary Plants

Pair ‘Purple Pixie’ with:
• Dwarf Nandina – for upright texture and warm seasonal tones
• Coreopsis or Salvia – to brighten up purple foliage with sunny blooms
• Trailing Rosemary – for a soft, fragrant edge
• Little Richard Abelia – for white blooms and evergreen charm

At Wright’s Market, we know the best things come in small, meaningful packages—just like this charming little plant. Whether you're brightening up your porch, edging a pathway, or gifting a little beauty to someone you love, Purple Pixie Loropetalum adds a special spark to any garden story.