PHLOX drummondii (Annual Phlox, Mixed)
Mixed annual phlox comes in a mix of pink, red, rose, purple and white. It is native to southeastern United States and Texas. Also, this attractive species can be found in Alabama but is most common in the south-east portion of the state. This mix is most often planted en masse so that the variegated colors can be more fully seen. Very easy to grow and will attract a variety of pollinators to your garden. Flowers bloom from late summer to early fall.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 7,188 | 125 |
| 1OZ | 14,375 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 57,500 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 115,000 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 230,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 1,150,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific Name: Phlox Drummondii
Common Name: Annual Phlox, Mixed
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Polemoniaceae
Native Range: Texas, Southeast United States
Height: 8-20"
Spread: Up to 14 "
Habitat: Disturbed sites, Roadsides, Grassland
Zone: 1-12
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Blooms Late summer, Blooms Early fall
Characteristics: Cut flowers, Aromatic
Attracts: Pollinators, Hummingbirds
Resistant: Deer
Flower Shape: Star shaped
Flower Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2), Acidic (pH<6.8)
Advantage: No stratification, Low maintenance
Uses: Beds and Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers, Patio and Edging