Starfire Phlox

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Starfire Phlox is a striking, vibrant variety known for its fiery red blooms and exceptional garden performance. This perennial offers a bold color statement and is perfect for adding drama to your garden beds, borders, or mixed plantings. Its intense color combined with a delightful fragrance makes it an ideal choice for creating focal points and attracting pollinators.

1. Key Features:

• Fiery Red Blooms: The Starfire Phlox features deep red, star-shaped flowers that create a stunning contrast against green foliage, providing a vibrant pop of color throughout the summer.
• Fragrant Flowers: Known for their sweet, aromatic fragrance, these flowers not only captivate visually but also fill the air with a delightful scent that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Long-Blooming Season: From mid-summer to fall, the Starfire Phlox continues to bloom, offering a colorful display that enhances your garden throughout the growing season.
• Attracts Pollinators: The strong fragrance and nectar-rich flowers make it a favorite among pollinators, promoting a healthier garden ecosystem.
• Versatile and Hardy: This phlox variety thrives in a range of soil types and is highly resilient in USDA hardiness zones 4-8, making it suitable for a variety of climates and garden conditions.

1. Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
• Flower Color: Fiery red with star-shaped blooms
• Flower Size: 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) in diameter
• Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Fall
• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Package Contains: [Number] seeds of Marie Ballard Aster Starfire Phlox

Ideal For:

• Gardeners seeking a bold, red floral addition that creates a focal point in garden beds or containers.
• Enhancing borders and flower beds with a colorful and fragrant perennial.
• Attracting pollinators and adding ecological value to your garden.
• Adding color and vibrancy to late-summer and fall garden displays.