Garden Phlox 'Strawberry Dacquiri'
Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 13-16 inches
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Spread: 10-14 inches
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Bloom Time: June to September
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Bloom: intensely deep red flowers
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Light: full sun to part sun
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Soil: fertile, medium moisture, well
drained, rich organic soil; clay tolerant
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Moisture: medium; intolerant of drought
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Use: perennial border, cottage garden;
attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Care: needs good air circulation, mulch
well, remove faded flowers, avoid overhead watering
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Concerns: good resistance to powdery mildew
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Native to: species native from New York to
Iowa, south to Georgia, Mississippi and Arkansas
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Notes: dark green foliage on strong,
compact stems
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E235
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