Plant Profile: Phlox drummondii

Annual Phlox is a vibrant flowering plant that thrives in the grasslands and meadows of Texas, though it has also become established across the southeastern United States, often found along roadsides and in fields. The flowers, measuring about an inch in diameter, display a variety of colors including white, red, and various shades of pink or lavender, each featuring a lighter center. This plant typically blooms from spring to early summer, with the possibility of a second bloom in the fall. It usually reaches a height and width of 6 to 12 inches and has the ability to reseed itself under favorable conditions.

This species favors sandy, well-drained soils but can adapt to any well-drained soil type, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It exhibits moderate to high tolerance to drought conditions.