Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary'

Also Known As

Phlox paniculata 'Miss Mary'
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
Miss Mary Tall Garden Phlox
Red Riding Hood Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary' plant details

Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary' 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, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood' has bright, cherry-red flowers on stems to under two feet. It also has a lovely fragrance. Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil with even moisture in full sun to part shade. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A reliable bloomer, the plants are thoroughly covered with flowers of cherry-red suffused with magenta. 'Miss Mary' always attracts a lot of favorable attention, for not only is the color bright and warm, the plants are compact and under 3 ft. tall, so it suits a modern garden to a tee. In addition to its other attributes, I have observed that it has substantial resistance to powdery mildew. 'Miss Mary' received a 4 star rating during trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden (4 being the top rating). I agree, for is one of the best reds in our garden!