Phlox drummondii

 ( Drummondii ) 

Phlox drummondii (commonly annual phlox or Drummond's phlox) P. drummondii at USDA Plants Profile is a flowering plant in the genus Phlox of the family Polemoniaceae. native plant to Texas, it is also widely distributed in the southeastern United States, especially along public highways. P. drummondii is often used as an ornamental plant. Phlox drummondii at Floridata The flowers have a wide range of colours "from white and cream through pinks, lilacs, roses, purples and reds, to almost black".Kelly, James P. 1920. A genetical study of flower form and flower color in Phlox drummondii. Genetics 5(2): 189-248 and 5(3): 361.

Phlox drummondii is named after Scottish botanist Thomas Drummond, who sent it and a variety of other plant samples back to Britain following his 1833–1835 expedition to Texas.

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Description It is an annual plant, growing from seed each year.

(2025). 9781405332965, Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9781405332965

The branches have sharp, pointed, lengthy, ciliated leaves with rounded flowers. The flowers are single or double, with lightly scented, flat, star-shaped petals. The flowers mature to in diameter. It tolerates cold weather well, but requires plentiful watering and dislikes drought, wind and heat.

(2001). 9781930604476, Cool Springs Press. . ISBN 9781930604476

The plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, which includes its main pollinator responsible for approximately 80% of pollinator visits, Battus philenor .

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