Drummond's Phlox is a brilliant annual wildflower native to sandy soils of central and south Texas, famous for producing the spectacular spring wildflower displays along Texas roadsides and meadows. It comes in a wide range of colors from deep red to pink, lavender, and white. Named for Scottish botanist Thomas Drummond, who collected it in Texas in the 1830s, it became one of the first Texas wildflowers widely cultivated in European gardens. It thrives in disturbed sandy soils and blooms prolifically.
Best time to see a Drummond's Phlox
The best time to see a Drummond's Phlox is March–April, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,993 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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