annual phlox
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Annual phlox refers to any of various phloxes derived from the herb Phlox drummondii. These plants typically have erect stems, usually less than 18 inches high, with leaves measuring one to three inches long. The flowers are borne in close clusters and can be found in various colors, including white, pale blue, purple, pink, and red. Annual phlox has given rise to many cultivated varieties with unique petal shapes and colors. Phlox, as a genus, includes about 65 species, most of which are native to North America, and they are admired for their clustered flower heads.123
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