Phlox Flower Sun Or Shade. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. The ability to thrive in a range of light conditions makes it ideal for growing in areas where the garden transitions from sun to shade.
At least 6 hours of sun is needed for best flowering. Most tall garden phlox grow two to. Flowers bloom on 8-inch stems that hover over a 3-inch leafy bed.
This shallow rooted perennial divaricata spreading habit is a fabulous ground cover that bulbs can grow through providing a spring woodland show.
25052021 Drummond phlox Phlox drummondii is an annual species. Cultivars of creeping or alpine phlox such as Phlox subulata are low growing and flower in early summer. Creeping phlox likes full sun or partial shade. At least 6 hours of sun is needed for best flowering.