PHLOX drummondii (Annual Phlox, Red)

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Phlox Drummondii known by common name “Annual Phlox”. This flowering species is showy and fragrant annual that is native to grasslands and open woods in central and eastern Texas. It has escaped gardens and naturalized along roads, fields and waste areas in many parts of the United States, particularly in...
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Phlox Drummondii known by common name “Annual Phlox”. This flowering species is showy and fragrant annual that is native to grasslands and open woods in central and eastern Texas. It has escaped gardens and naturalized along roads, fields and waste areas in many parts of the United States, particularly in southeastern states. It blooms spring to early summer possibly again in the fall and can be used in beds, borders, rock gardens, patio containers and cutting gardens.

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, Red

Plant Type: Annuals 

Family: Polemoniaceae

Native Range: Southeastern states of United States, Texas

Height: 8-20"

Spread: 6"

Habitat: Open woodlands, Grasslands, Sandy soil  

Zone: 2-11

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun 

Blooming Season: Spring, Summer (Early)

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Resistant: Deer

Flower Shape: Star shaped

Flower Color: Red  

Water Requirement: Low 

Soil Type: Loose, Well-drained 

Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8), Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)

Advantage: Easy to grow, No stratification 

Uses: Ornamental, Shortgrass meadow, Wildflower meadow, Pocket prairie, Garden 

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