woodland wildflower
Drummond's phlox
Phlox drummondii
Native to Texas
Native to Texas; introduced in southeastern U.S.
- Light Full sun to part shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Dry Moisture preference
- Zones 7–10 Cold to heat range
- Bloom Mar–Jun Flowering time
- Height 6–20 in 15–51 cm
- Life cycle Annual Annual to perennial
In the garden
A woodland wildflower for full sun to part shade and lean, dry soil. At 6–20 in, it suits shade gardens and woodland edges. Hardy in USDA zones 7–10.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
Hardiness zones
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Pollinators & wildlife
- Butterflies Eastern Black Swallowtail also Whirlabout
Butterflies that use this plant
Documented host and nectar records. Each links to a planting guide for that butterfly.
- Black swallowtailnectar
Full plant details
Where it grows
- Habitat
- WoodlandThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- TexasUnited States (1): TX. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
- Native distribution
- Native to Texas; introduced in southeastern U.S.The same native range, usually more exact than the state list, and often noting where it has spread beyond it.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- DryThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 7–10The cold-to-heat climate range it survives.
- Soil
- Although it prefers sandy, fertile soil, it can be established in a variety of well-drained soils, including alkaline substratesThe soils it grows in naturally.
- Water use
- LowHow thirsty it is, a rough guide to how often to water.
Growth & form
- Height
- 6–20 in (15–51 cm)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- AnnualWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- Mar–JunWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- White, Red, Pink, PurpleThe bloom color, or colors.
- Fruit/Seeds
- CapsuleThe seed or fruit it sets after flowering.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.