How to Grow Phlox Drummond Mix
Phlox drummondii
Your complete guide to growing Phlox Drummond Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Phlox Drummond Mix
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Phlox Drummond Mix
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects and provides vertical interest without competing for space
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary height and texture
Repels moths, fleas, and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids, spider mites, and other pests that commonly attack phlox
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting phlox
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attract beneficial pollinators and predatory insects while sharing similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone, a toxic compound that inhibits growth of phlox and many other plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
Produces allelopathic chemicals that can stunt growth of phlox and other garden plants
