Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox (Phlox drummondii) – Vibrant Blue Blooms for Southern Gardens

Bring long-lasting color and pollinator-friendly charm to your garden with Southern Blaze™ Blueberry phlox, a Proven Winners award-winning annual. Native to North America and specifically adapted to southern climates, this Texan nativar thrives in heat, humidity, and drought conditions, making it a dependable choice for gardeners in USDA zones 10a–11b.

Features & Benefits:

• Show-Stopping Blooms: Produces a continuous display of bright blue to blue-purple flowers from planting until hard frost, creating vibrant summer and fall interest.

• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies and supports native pollinators, enhancing your garden’s ecological value.

• Low Maintenance: Forms a neat, mounded habit of lush green foliage that requires minimal care; deadheading is not necessary.

• Versatile Planting: Ideal for both landscapes and containers, adding color as a garden filler or centerpiece.

• Heat & Drought Tolerant: Performs exceptionally in southern climates and withstands challenging summer conditions.

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Annual

• Height & Spread: 10–16 inches (25–41 cm)

• Spacing: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Foliage: Bright green, mounded habit

• Flower Color: Blue to blue-purple

Growing Requirements:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4–6 hours)

• Soil: Average fertility with good drainage

• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Easy-care, suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners