Looking to add a splash of violet-blue charm to your garden? Beauty Blue Phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a compact annual that produces clusters of small, fragrant blooms throughout summer. With its bushy, low-growing habit, it is perfect for borders, flower beds, baskets, planters, and window boxes. Bees and butterflies love it, making it both a decorative and pollinator-friendly choice.

Why Grow Beauty Blue Phlox?

• Vibrant violet-blue flowers – adds stunning color to any garden
• Fragrant & long-blooming – enjoyable in the garden and as cut flowers
• Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies
• Compact growth – ideal for borders, baskets, and window boxes
• Easy to grow – thrives in full sun and requires little maintenance

Planting Instructions

• Life Cycle: Annual
• Light: Full Sun
• Planting Season: Spring
• Days to Maturity: ~80 days
• Plant Height: 8–12 inches
• Plant Spacing: 18 inches
• Depth: 1/16 inch (surface sow lightly)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9

FAQs

Is Beauty Blue Phlox an annual or perennial?

Beauty Blue Phlox is an annual, completing its life cycle within one growing season. It is best replanted each spring for continuous color.

Does Beauty Blue Phlox attract pollinators?

Yes. Its fragrant violet-blue blooms attract both bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful pollinator-friendly plant.

Where does Beauty Blue Phlox grow best?

It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It is especially suitable for borders, planters, window boxes, and baskets.

Where to buy Beauty Blue Phlox seeds for sale?

At Seeds World, we offer fresh Beauty Blue Phlox seeds in convenient 50-seed packs with fast shipping across the U.S.