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Annual Phlox. The more than 50 different varieties of phlox include annuals and perennials. Annual African Sunset Phlox (Phlox drummondii), a hybrid cultivar found in many home gardens, presents vivid 1-inch-wide deep red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
1 It is easier to grow phlox from cuttings/transplants than seeds. 2  Plant phlox in the spring and space the plants 1 to 2 feet apart. 3  If you are moving a plant from a pot, dig a hole about twice the size of the potâs diameter and place the plant so that the top of the root ball is even with the soilâs surface.t's best to plant phlox in the spring as soon as the soil is workable. As your area gets very cold in the winter, be sure to add 4 to 6 inches of mulch in the fall as the soil freezes.