Phlox of Sheep is a delightful Phlox drummondii cultivar that brings undulating waves of creamy and peach blooms to the garden, named for the way its dense flowers resemble a gathering of woolly sheep at sunrise. This compact variety reaches just 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide, blooming reliably from early summer through fall in zones 8 and warmer. It reaches full bloom about 70 days from seed, making it fast enough to enjoy flowers the same season you plant, and it tolerates drought well while attracting pollinators throughout the growing season.
18
Full Sun
Moderate
8-8
16in H x 10in W
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The real magic lies in Phlox of Sheep's extraordinary density of blooms paired with subtle, fetching fragrance. Gardeners in the trials noted its standout performance and the unique interplay of creamy and peachy tones that seem to shift with the light. Beyond the garden, the flowers work beautifully as cut specimens, bringing that gentle scent and pollinator appeal indoors.
Phlox of Sheep shines as a garden flower for borders, beds, and containers where its compact mounding habit and extended bloom window from June through November create reliable color. The cut flowers hold well in arrangements, bringing gentle fragrance and soft peachy tones into indoor spaces.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow at a depth of 1/8 inch and cover with vermiculite to maintain humidity during germination. Keep soil temperatures between 55-65°F, and expect sprouts to emerge in 7-30 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 18 inches apart. Ensure hardened-off seedlings are acclimated to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden.
Direct sow seeds after the last frost has passed in spring. For extended bloom, make a second sowing about six weeks later. In mild winter areas (zones 8-10), fall sowing is also an option.
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