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Phlox drummondii (Annual Phlox, Drummond Phlox)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Wildflower/Meadow, Cutting Bed, Rock Garden, Border, Edging
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright, Spreading
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer
Width: .5 ft.
Height: .75 - 1.5 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Fertility: Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11
Attracts: Butterflies

Half-Hardy Annual. This annual phlox is most effective planted in masses, where its flower clusters can put on their best show. The plant is smothered with blossoms that you can barely see the leaves. It has been a popular garden bedding plant since early in this century and has long been appreciated for its brightly colored flower clusters. Available in rose, crimson, scarlet, yellow, violet, white, rose and lilac.Wonderful for containers and cutting.