General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Flame
Cultivar name: 'Red Flame'
Common names
  • Garden Phlox

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Location: Central Kansas (Zone 6b)
Date: 2015-05-10
Receives half day of sun
Location: Central Kansas (Zone 6b)
Date: 2015-05-10
Receives half day of sun
Location: Central Kansas (Zone 6b)
Date: 2015-06-17

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