Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Phlox drummondii (Drummond's Phlox) was discovered in 1935 in Texas, USA, by English plant explorer Thomas Drummond. An annual phlox, it occurs naturally along roadsides from Canada to Florida.

It’s widely grown as a summer bedding plant, where its spreading habit makes it perfect for filling gaps at the front of a border or as part of a summer container display.

Phlox 'Moody Blues’ bears flowers in a variety of shades of blue. It has a compact, bushy habit, making it perfect for growing in cottage gardens and informal bedding displays, as well as pots. For best results, grow Moody Blues' in full sun and keep well-watered.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyes

Phlox ‘Moody blues’ and wildlife

Phlox ‘Moody blues’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Phlox ‘Moody blues’ poisonous?

Phlox ‘Moody blues’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Phlox 'Moody Blues'
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