Annual Phlox, Drummond's Phlox 'Phlox of Sheep'

Phloxdrummondii

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Palm Harbor, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2009 | positive

This was my first attempt at Phlox. The seeds germinated easily, and they have been growing in 5 pots in sun to part shade. As the temps ...Read More

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North West, OH (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | neutral

This is a pretty flower but I had difficulty growing it from seed. The seeds were extremely slow to germinate with only 2 of 40 survivi...Read More

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