Phlox drummondii Coral Reef mix

Also Known As

Phlox drummondii 'Coral Reef Mix'
Phlox drummondii 'Coral Reef'
Coral Reef Phlox

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

1-12

Phlox drummondii Coral Reef mix plant details

Phlox drummondii Coral Reef mix is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot, coral, pink, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox drummondii Coral Reef mix

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral, pink, red, white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, multi-colored

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox drummondii Coral Reef mix

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlox was a popular bedding plant in Victorian times; old catalogs often featured colored plates of many varieties. It is also one of our favorites for its wide range of color and bloom time. This hybrid selection has warm summery colors of pink, yellow, apricot, red and white.