PHLOX drummondii (Annual Phlox, Red)
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