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.
Flowers of Phlox 'Sugar Stars’ are purple-blue with pretty, star-shaped white central markings. ‘Sugar Stars’ 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 in full sun and keep well-watered.
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Phlox ‘Sugar stars’ and wildlife
Phlox ‘Sugar stars’ 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 ‘Sugar stars’ poisonous?
Phlox ‘Sugar stars’ has no toxic effects reported.
