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Annual Phlox
Picture Source:California Cut Flower Commission
Popular Name:
Annual Phlox
Botanical Name and Pronunciation:
Phlox drummondii (floks drum-MON-die)
Common Name(s):
Drummond Phlox
Color(s):
purple, lavender, salmon, red, white
Form and Size:
Phlox is a Dicotyledon and its leaves are not parallel veined. The flowers are densely clustered at the top and have an inch diameter. The petals are flat and flare out.
Vase Life:
5 – 7 days
Availability:
year-round
Care Instructions:
Cut stems under water and place in fresh water with flower food.
History and Usage:
A member of the Polemoniaceae (phlox) family, phlox originated in Texas and is found mostly in North America. Phlox is the Greek word for “flame.”
Points of Interest:
Phlox was originally thought to be in the Lychnis family. One variety that is popular is 21st Century Magenta because the flowers are multi-colored.
