How To Grow Phlox Seeds

HISTORY

Native to Texas and found in a wide range across the Southeast. Named for Scottish botanist Thomas Drummond, who collected samples and sent them back to Europe in the 1800s.

USES

• Ornamental
• Beds, borders, containers, cottage garden, fragrant/sensory garden
• Pollinator garden. Phlox is frequented by a number of species of butterflies, bees, bumblebees, moths and even the occasional hummingbird.

• Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
• Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant after all chance of frost has passed.
• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Ideal germination temperature is 65 F.
• Keep seeds evenly moist until germinated.

• Phlox can tolerate full sun to shade.
• Rich, well-drained soil is best.
• Provide adequate moisture.
• Space plants 8 inches apart.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Powdery mildew and fungal issues are common pests of phlox.
• These can be avoided by improving air circulation and keeping foliage dry while watering plant.

• Harvest seeds when capsules turn brown.
• Save seed over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.