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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.
Phlox Culture and Propagation. Phlox prosper in a cool sunny climate, well-watered, in rich sweet soil. In much of the country, they will thrive in full sun, although partial shade is fine, as long as the plants receive at least 6 hours of direct sun. In the southern or hot climes, partial shade is recommended.