Annual Phlox (Phlox Drummondii) is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phlox drummondii is a showy, fragrant annual flowering plant native to Texas, known for its bright pink, rose-red, or white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters.

Annual Phlox

Annual Phlox

Phlox Drummondii

Phlox drummondii is a showy, fragrant annual flowering plant native to Texas, known for its bright pink, rose-red, or white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attraction, mass planting

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Annual Phlox

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Polemoniaceae
Genus:Phlox