Phlox, Garden Phlox 'Starfire'

Phloxpaniculata

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Species
paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Williford, Arkansas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Oxford, Connecticut

Chicago, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Elm Grove, Louisiana

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Commerce Township, Michigan

Piedmont, Missouri

Auburn, New Hampshire

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Jefferson, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Bucyrus, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Albion, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Knoxville, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

West Rutland, Vermont

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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S
(Zone 8b) | February 2014 | neutral

Phlox 'Starfire' is hybridized by Ruys and introduced in 1937. It is still in culture and it has received the Royal Horticultural Society...Read More

D
Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2012 | positive

Great tall phlox with brilliant colour, although I planted it in a semi-shady area and it leans toward the light. I would plant it in fu...Read More

R
Williford, AR | June 2011 | positive

Beautiful in my garden!! Love this one!!! :)

T
Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | positive

The most beautiful colored phlox i have in my garden!!!, it's a magenta rose color!!! mike.

M
Hebron, KY | July 2007 | positive

Beautiful color! I love it!

D
Elm Grove, LA | May 2004 | positive

I have two shades of this lovely perennial in my front lawn and have grown to love it. It divides easily and has bloomed faithfully for a...Read More

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | March 2003 | positive

One of the best and brightest phlox cultivars. It's tuff as nails and has been a staple in my perennial garden.

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

'Starfire' reblooms well if it is deadheaded after the initial flush is finished.

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