Phlox paniculata 'Frau Alfred von Mauthner'

Also Known As

Phlox paniculata 'Spitfire'
Spitfire Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 44"-50"
W: 32"-60"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Frau Alfred von Mauthner' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Frau Alfred von Mauthner' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Frau Alfred von Mauthner'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 32 IN - 60 IN - wide, 44 IN - 50 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Frau Alfred von Mauthner'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers are a vivid cherry-red. One of the latest blooming reds, and one of the tallest. The old name for this cultivar was Frau Alford van Mauthuer, but it was renamed in the WWII years. Compared to 'Starfire', this is a taller plant, with less bronzing on the leaves, and the flower color of 'Spitfire' is a little deeper, and the florets are slightly smaller.