Phlox drummondii
Phlox
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Description:
Phlox features fragrant, pink flowers May-July; the flowers decline in the summer heat. It prefers consistently moist soil, but can tolerate short periods of dryness. Many cultivars offer a variety of colors to choose from. Phlox will re-seed itself and spread. It offers a valued nectar source for butterflies. Use Phlox as edging for your borders and beds, in your rock garden, and in containers. Plant in masses to offer maximum appeal in your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Drummond's Phlox
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Late Spring to Early Summer, Summer
Bloom Colors: Pink
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Fast