Phlox drummondii

"Annual Phlox," "Drummond's Phlox," and "Texas Phlox."

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Yoga, says the Gita, is skill in works, and by this phrase the ancient Scripture meant that the transformation of mind and being to which it gave the name of Yoga brought with it a perfect inner state and faculty out of which the right principle of action and the right spiritual and divine result of works emerged naturally like a tree out of its seed.

Sri Aurobindo, Essays in Philosophy and Yoga: Yoga and Skill in Works

Colour

pink, purple, red, white, and bicolor combinations.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Skill in Work

The Mother’s Comment

Must be used consciously.

Colour

White, pale yellow, and shades of red, pink, and purple

Message of the Flower

Skill in Psychic Work

The Mother’s Comment

Listen silently to the command that comes from the Supreme Lord and you will have the capacity to carry it out.

Colour

Clear pink

Message of the Flower

Skill in Mental Work

The Mother’s Comment

To know how to observe in silence is the source of its skillfulness.

Colour

Yellow

Message of the Flower

Emotional Skill in Work

The Mother’s Comment

When work becomes attractive and is done with joy, how much better it is done.

Colour

White, mauve

Message of the Flower

Skill in Vital Work

The Mother’s Comment

The seat of all capacities and all skills, which have only to be disciplined in order to be realised.

Colour

Purple to mauve

Message of the Flower

Physical Skill in Work

The Mother’s Comment

Skillful hands, a clear vision, a concentrated attention, an untiring patience, and what one does is done well.

Colour

Carmine red

Message of the Flower

Skill in Material Work

The Mother’s Comment

Skillful hands, precise care, a sustained attention, and one compels matter to obey the spirit.

Colour

Bright red

Message of the Flower

Skill in Integral Work

The Mother’s Comment

All that is done is done well, whatever the work undertaken.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Artistic Work

The Mother’s Comment

Work at the service of beauty.

Colour

Very light pink

Message of the Flower

Radiating Skill in Work

The Mother’s Comment

When the instruments of work (hands, eyes, etc.) become conscious and the attention is controlled, the capacity for work seems to be limitless.

Colour

White, pale yellow, and shades of red, pink, and purple

Family

Polemoniaceae

Cultivars

21st Century', 'Cherry Caramel', 'Twinkle Star', 'Beauty Mixed', 'Starfire', 'Tapestry', 'Graf Zeppelin', 'Moody Blues', 'Sugar Stars', 'Isabellina'.

Person who named the flower

Thomas Drummond

Flower Size

small to medium-sized, typically less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.

Flower Texture

soft and delicate texture

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

radial symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

pleasant fragrance

Leaf Texture

lance-shaped and have a slightly rough texture

Leaf Arrangement

arranged alternately on the stem

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

annual plant, completing its life cycle within a year

Blooming Period

spring and summer, with flowers lasting several weeks.

Climate

temperate and subtropical regions.

Water Requirements

Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist

Soil Type

Well-draining, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

moderate temperatures and can tolerate some heat.

Sun or Shade

full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

phids, spider mites, and powdery mildew.

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows and open woodlands.

Role in the Ecosystem

nectar source for pollinators.

Ornamental

ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

cultivated for its decorative value.

Endangered Status

not considered endangered.