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Phlox is a low-maintenance perennial flowering plant that grows quickly and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The small colorful flowers are star shaped and cover the plant in a blanket during blooming.
1 Loosen the soil to about 12 to 15 inches deep, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. 2  It is easier to grow phlox from cuttings/transplants than seeds. 3  Plant phlox in the spring and space the plants 1 to 2 feet apart.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.