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Common Name: |
Red Riding Hood Summer Phlox |
| Botanical Name: |
Phlox 'Red Riding Hood' (paniculata group) |
| Family: |
Polemoniaceae |
| Light: |
sun |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Bloom: |
Aug-Sep. |
| Spacing: |
18" |
| Color: |
soft cherry red |
| Zones: |
3-9 |
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| Features: |
Summer phlox are well known for their showy flowers at a time in summer when a color boost is often needed. They have a reputation for being prone to mildew, however this is one of our mildew resistant offerings. It is also fragrant. 'Red Riding Hood' is a compact variety that does best in moist well-drained soil. Fragrant. Care tips: Deadheading prolongs bloom on plants and prevents reseeding.
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