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Phlox Seeds - Yellow
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, sandy, pH 6.1 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Yellow Phlox (Phlox Drummondii Nana Compacta Beauty Yellow) - Phlox seeds produce flowers in about 8 - 10 weeks after sowing. Annual Phlox establishes easily and quickly, and it gives a lovely profusion of colors. Drummond Phlox yellow has small flowers with 5-petals.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Yellow Phlox (Phlox Drummondii Nana Compacta Beauty Yellow) - Phlox seeds produce flowers in about 8 - 10 weeks after sowing. Annual Phlox establishes easily and quickly, and it gives a lovely profusion of colors. Drummond Phlox yellow has small flowers with 5-petals. They are lightly scented, flat and attractive to butterflies. Often called Drummond's Phlox, this annual is a native to the gulf coast states, but it can be grown successfully in nearly every climate.
Sow Phlox flower seeds directly outdoors into prepared soil in the late fall or spring. After distributing the flower seed evenly, rake into loosened topsoil to ensure good seed contact with the soil. For earlier blooms, sow the yellow Phlox seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before setting out. As with all annual flowers, it is essential that annual Phlox Drummondii is allowed to re-seed for an abundant display the following year. Annual Phlox care includes trimming the plant back after the first flush of blooms. A trim encourages a second bloom of yellow Phlox flowers.
Common Questions
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, phlox drummondii are great for using in containers.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, if you do just a bit of deadheading with the drummondi you will have continuous blooms through summer.
Do I need to cut back plants after flowering?
Yes, after flowers are spent cut back plants. You can leave a few spent blooms if self-seeding is desired.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all enjoy these flowers.
What are some good companion plants for phlox?
Phlox pairs well with daisies, salvia, Indian blanket and coreopsis.
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