Phlox drummondii

Common Names

Annual Phlox, Drummond's Phlox, Drummond Phlox

Summary

Phlox drummondii is an annual native to Texas with an upright, bushy habit and softly hairy, sticky leaves, it bears abundant 1-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal clusters on branching stems, colors ranging from white and pink to magenta and red, often with a pale center, and the blooms are fragrant, attracting butterflies and bees, Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils ranging from slightly acidic to neutral, sandy or loamy substrates suit best, with consistent moisture through the growing season, Easily grown from seed, with germination in about 10–30 days, and may self-seed for subsequent years, Suited for beds, borders, containers, rock gardens, and cottage gardens, deadheading extends blooming

Lifecycle

Annual, Perennial

Height

6-24 inches

Spread

12-24 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 2-11

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun, Partial Shade can be better in extremely hot regions.

Soil Type

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

Soil Drainage

Well-drained soil

Soil pH

6.8-7.0

Bloom Color

Red, pink, purple, white

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Foliage Color

Green

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Other

Growth Rate

Moderate

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, other pollinators, birds