Phlox drummondii Sugar Stars (Annual Phlox)
Phlox drummondii ‘Sugar Stars’ (Annual Phlox) is an erect annual boasting a profusion of showy striped flowers in shades of blue and white. Blooming in flat clusters from summer to fall, the sweetly fragrant blossoms are a favorite of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects. Borne at the tips of the stems, they rise above the foliage of small lance-shaped dark-green leaves.
Phlox drummondii 'Sugar Stars' (Annual Phlox) is an erect annual boasting a profusion of showy striped flowers in shades of blue and white. Blooming in flat clusters from summer to fall, the sweetly fragrant blossoms are a favorite of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects. Borne at the tips of the stems, they rise above the foliage of small lance-shaped dark-green leaves. Treasured in gardens since the 1800s, Phlox drummondii is a terrific addition along walkways or in patio containers where its delightful fragrance can be enjoyed. Ideal for cutting,
- Grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm). Annual Phlox will self-seed in the garden for an abundant floral display the following year.
- Thrives in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot climates.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, or containers. Good cut flowers.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew, stem and bulb eelworm. Deer resistant.
- Flowers should be deadheaded regularly (to the extent practicable) to promote blooming and growth.
- Cut back after flowering. Allow some spent blooms to remain if self-sowing is desired.
- Propagate by seed.
- Phlox drummondii species is native to Texas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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| Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3, H1 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |