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Red Wing Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing'

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Overview

The Phlox subulata 'Red Wing', with vibrant crimson blooms and a deep pink center, offers a striking ground cover. Flourishing in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It reaches a mature height of 4-6 inches and spreads 18-24 inches, perfect for borders. Its dense foliage and April-May flowering attract butterflies while being deer resistant, offering both beauty and hardiness to your landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Red Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — with vibrant crimson blooms and a deep pink center
Red Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — offers a striking ground coverRed Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — Flourishing in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — with vibrant crimson blooms and a deep pink center
Red Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — offers a striking ground cover
Red Wing Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Red Wing') — Flourishing in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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