Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Phlox 'Flame Coral Red'
Flame Coral Red Garden Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Bright coral-red
- Foliage color
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead to encourage continuous bloom, cut back in fall
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Phlox 'Flame Coral Red' is a lovely perennial that produces clusters of vibrant coral-red flowers with a slight fragrance, blooming from mid-summer through early fall. The dense, dome-shaped flower clusters are a magnet for butterflies and pollinators, making it a standout addition to summer gardens. The bright blooms contrast beautifully with its lush green foliage, creating an eye-catching display.
This cultivar is part of the Flame series, bred for its compact growth habit and vivid flower color. 'Flame Coral Red' is ideal for sunny borders, mixed perennial beds, and cottage gardens, where it adds a bold splash of color during the height of the growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
