Drummond Phlox – Phlox drummondii

Common Name: Annual Phlox, Drummond Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii, floks drum-MON-die

Decorative Life: 2-4 plus weeks depending on environment.

Flower Color: Lavender, Purple, Red, White

Availability: Year Round

• Phlox: Greek meaning flame, originally applied to the species Lychnis.
• The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology list this species as an allergy-safe pollen producing plant.
• One favorite cultivar is ’21st Century Magenta’ with multiple flower colors. Will generally do well in light levels at least bright enough to read a newspaper in comfort but more light would be better.