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Drummond Phlox
Phlox drummondii


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About Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii)
Height: Up to 1 ft.
Flower Color: Mostly pure red, but also pink and white
Plant Type: Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type: Small simple flowers
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
What is Drummond Phlox's native range?
  Indigenous To: A small area in Texas including the region of Dallas/Ft Worth.
Where Drummond Phlox is naturalized or can be grown
  Regions: All regions of North America.
  Zones: 3-10
  States:
How to grow Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii)
  Soil preference: Thrives in sandy soils, but is adaptable.
  Sun/Shade: Needs full sun.
  Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
  Instructions: This native beauty hails from hot, dry Texas, but is extremely adaptable. It is now established along roadsides in southwestern Florida, telling you it enjoys loose, sandy soil. Very easy to grow.

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