Annual Phlox
Phlox Drummondii
Overview
Phlox drummondii, commonly known as Annual Phlox, is valued for its vibrant, star-shaped flowers. This summer bloomer reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches, showcasing a spectacle of colors ranging from white to pink, red, and purple. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil. Ideal for borders and containers, it adds a prolonged splash of color and attracts butterflies to the landscape.
Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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