Phlox paniculata 'Barphflare' ~ Flame™ Red Garden Phlox

Red Garden Phlox is a native dwarf perennial with a bushy habit and stiff stems covered with dark green lance-shaped foliage.  Large fragrant dark red flowers bloom from mid summer into fall.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Red is powdery mildew resistant. Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, Sphinx and Hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds.   Type:  Perennial Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height:  1' - 1.5' Spread:  1’ - 1.5’ Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew.  Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Taller stems may need staking. Deadhea