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(Phlox drummondii)
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii)
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Sue Ann Kendall
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Photo by: Sue Ann Kendall | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sue Ann Kendall | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-11T22:48:45Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Phlox drummondii, commonly known as Annual Phlox, is an annual herb native to open woodlands and grasslands of Texas. It completes its life cycle from seed to flower to seed within a single growing season. This plant typically grows to a height of 15-45 cm (6-18 inches) and has a bushy habit with lance-shaped, ciliated leaves. The flowers of Phlox drummondii are quite showy, with a diverse color palette that includes white, cream, pink, lilac, rose, purple, red, and near-black hues. They bloom profusely from spring to early summer, with each flower reaching up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter and forming a rounded cluster.
Annual Phlox is valued for its vibrant floral display and its ability to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. It is commonly used in border plantings, containers, and as a colorful ground cover. While it is frost-tolerant, it does best with regular watering and protection from extreme heat and wind. For optimal growth, it should be planted in well-draining soil and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Although it is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, powdery mildew can be an issue in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Annual Phlox is valued for its vibrant floral display and its ability to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. It is commonly used in border plantings, containers, and as a colorful ground cover. While it is frost-tolerant, it does best with regular watering and protection from extreme heat and wind. For optimal growth, it should be planted in well-draining soil and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Although it is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, powdery mildew can be an issue in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands and grasslands of Texas
Other Names
Common Names: Drummond’s Phlox, Sommer-Phlox, Sommarflox, 드람불꽃, 福祿考
Scientific Names: , Phlox drummondii, Phlox drummondii f. albiflora, Phlox drummondii subsp. eudrummondii, Phlox drummondii var. typica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Phlox drummondii Hook.