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Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'

Garden Phlox


Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc

  • Bright, cherry-red, fragrant flowers
  • Blooms midsummer to early fall
  • Stiff, upright stems and oval green leaves
  • Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown best in moist, rich soil in full to partial sun Benefits from regular watering during dry spells, avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of powdery mildew Fertilize in spring, Divide every 2-3 years


Height: 20-22 in
Spread: 16-20 in
Spacing: 16-20 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water