Phlox - Red Riding Hood

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Phlox - Red Riding Hood

The Phlox Red Riding Hood, Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood', has beautiful red blossoms on compact dark green stems and is a major attractant of butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from mid to late summer, it has a plant height of 18-22” and is extremely mildew resistant. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Red Riding Hood needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Red Riding Hood in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. ... more

 

Geranium - Purple Pillow The Geranium Purple PIllow, Geranium cinereum 'Purple Pillow', has dark purple flowers and a darker colored eye that blooms all summer long. This beautiful perennial is contrasted by wonderful blue-green foliage. Purple Pillow should be plant in full sun to partial shade. For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Phlox - Red Riding Hood