annual phlox
Also known as: annual dwarf phlox; Drummond's phlox; Texan pride; Texas pride
An upright annual with small lance-shaped dark-green leaves and large clusters of flowers in a selection of pastel colours in summer including blue, pink, cream, pale peachy-orange and white. Has long, branching, wiry stems, very suited as a cut flower
Scientific classification
- Species
- annual phlox (Phlox drummondii)
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of annual phlox
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of annual phlox
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annual phlox care guide
- Maintain mild soil moisture, reduce watering in cool weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Maintain mild soil moisture, reduce watering in cool weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bloom fertilizer applied biweekly during flowering period
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in any fertile and well-drained soil preferably in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
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