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    Phlox subulata 'Red Wings'

    Also Known As

    • Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'
    • Red Wing Creeping Phlox
    • Red Wings Creeping Phlox
    • Red Wings Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Phlox subulata 'Red Wings' plant details

    Phlox subulata 'Red Wings' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox subulata 'Red Wings'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox subulata 'Red Wings'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Red flowers. Awards: Award of Garden Merit

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Phlox subulata 'Red Wings' plant

    How to Grow Phlox subulata 'Red Wings'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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