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.
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.
