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Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina'

Also Known As

  • Isabellina Phlox

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 2a-11

Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina' plant details

Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream 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 rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina'

USDA Zones: 2a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An heirloom from 1889, 'Isabellina' has moonlight-yellow blossoms in clusters. A perfect addition to a white garden, or along paths with California poppy 'Apricot Chiffon' or viola 'Etain'.

Gardening facts about Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina' plant

How to Grow Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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