Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' syn. Phlox decussata
Summer Phlox, Fall Phlox, Garden Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Tall Phlox
Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 9A
Height 36" to 3' / 90cm to 1.00m
Spread 12" to 14" / 30cm to 35cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.
Environment This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Plants can be lifted and divided in the spring and the fall. Plant in areas with good air circulation. Periodic pruning until mid summer will produce more stems and a later blooming plant.
Spray sulfur weekly to control mildew, and add compost to the base of the plant each spring.
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Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Plants can be lifted and divided in the spring and the fall. Plant in areas with good air circulation. Periodic pruning until mid summer will produce more stems and a later blooming plant.
Spray sulfur weekly to control mildew, and add compost to the base of the plant each spring.
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