- Botanical name: Phlox drummondii 'Sugar Stars'
- Common name: Phlox
- Family: Polemoniaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.Â
How to grow Phlox 'Sugar Stars'
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Plant size
25cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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Do not Sow in January |
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Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
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J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Phlox 'Sugar Stars' and wildlife
Phlox 'Sugar Stars' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Phlox 'Sugar Stars' poisonous?
Phlox 'Sugar Stars' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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