Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' ('Available Summer 2027')
Garden Phlox
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Bright red, fragrant flowers
- Stiff, upright stems with narrow, red-tinged leaves
- Blooms midsummer to early fall
- Dense, compact habit
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. Does best in regions with mild winters, avoid overhead watering and ensure good air circulation. Plants can be cut back to the ground during fall cleanup and deadheading encourages further blooming. Plants can be divided every 2-4 years in spring or late summer/early fall.
Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Rock Garden
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Phlox
Common Name: Garden Phlox
Upright, clump-forming perennial with pointed, veined, elliptic, green leaves. Densely packed clusters of flowers in a range of colors and bicolors such as white, pink, purple and red bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Great for borders and beds, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.