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Phlox drummondii

Annual Phlox

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

An annual growing 6-18 inches tall, 10-12 inches wide. A profusion of flowers that keep blooming into fall, coming in an array of bright and pastel colors.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Red, Yellow, Violet

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.