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.
Flame®
Phlox paniculata 'Flame Watermelon'
Dwarf Garden Phlox
PPAF
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- Tall, upright clumping perennial
- Narrow lance-shaped foliage
- Fragrant, red flowers with magenta and pink highlights
- Mildew resistant
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in moist soil in full sun Avoid overhead watering Benefits from regular fertilizing
Height: 15-18 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Spacing: 16-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Pink, Red
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.