Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

Phlox paniculata

Garden Phlox

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

A striking, fragrant variety of garden phlox with cherry red flowers and burgundy-tipped foliage.

Height

32-36 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Bloom Time

July-August

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Keep foliage dry to inhibit powdery mildew.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Serbian Bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum), Drooping Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), Shining Coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida), Stonecrop (Sedum x), Speedwell (Veronica )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Fragrant
• Cut Flowers
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained