Phlox 'Red Wing'
Phlox 'Red Wing' is a vigorous, evergreen perennial that forms a dense, mat-like groundcover. It blooms in mid to late spring with clusters of dark pink flowers featuring red eyes. This variety of moss phlox is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and controlling erosion on slopes. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, demonstrating excellent drought and salt tolerance once established. As a native North American plant, it is also deer resistant and a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting local biodiversity.
$21.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3114
/ 4677
#3114 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
SKU
28913
Who it's for
- Bold, Deep Red Color
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- Reliable Summer Bloom
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Powdery Mildew
- Requires Regular Deadheading
- Needs Staking in Windy Areas
Key Specs
SKU
28913
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
6 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Bloom Color
Dark Pink
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
2 - 9
Features
- Forms a dense, mat-forming groundcover.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant.
- Deer resistant and tolerates various soils.
- Native plant supporting local biodiversity.
- Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
- Salt tolerant once established.
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the Phlox 'Red Wing' for its exceptional reliability and striking visual quality. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, delivering a truly vibrant, deep red color that lives up to expectations. This color fidelity is a major selling point, making it a standout feature in the summer garden. While some mention needing careful placement to avoid common phlox issues, the overwhelming consensus is that this variety offers robust growth and dependable, show stopping blooms year after year.
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