Light
Full sun for the most flowers; light shade in the afternoon is fine.
Growing guide · Perennials
Phlox paniculata 'Barsixtytwo'
How to grow Garden Phlox 'Flame Coral'.
Coral phlox, short enough for the front.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 12–18 in. tall, 10–12 in. wide
- Spacing
- 12 in. apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water weekly, at the base, not on the leaves.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or early fall in rich, moist soil, crown at soil level.
Feeding
Compost in spring.
Pruning
Deadhead for a second, smaller round. Cut back in late fall.
Through the year
Foliage in spring, flowers July into August.
If something's off
Mildew-resistant, not mildew-proof; avoid crowding. Deer and rabbits browse it.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: A native garden phlox short enough for pots and bed edges, with cleaner leaves than most.
Grows wild in 20 states (USDA PLANTS records).
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