Phlox, Red Riding Hood #1

Phlox, ‘Red Riding Hood’ 

Phlox paniculata ‘Red Riding Hood’ 

Height: 22” 
Spread: 16-20" 
Zone: 4-8 
Exposure: Full sun to Part shade 
Bloom Time/Color: Jul-Aug; red  
Uses: Cottage garden, Prairie, Rain garden 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Cut flower, Attracts butterlies and hummingbirds 

Vivid clusters of fragrant, cherry-red flowers sit atop strong-stemmed plants from mid thru late summer. 'Red Riding Hood' is a compact variety which attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It makes a tremendous color statement in the garden. These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators. 

**Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens**