Editing Phlox (section)

==Cultivation==
[[File:Phlox divaricata 1.jpg|thumb|Clump of woodland phlox (''P.&nbsp;divaricata'')]]

Several species and [[cultivar]]s of phlox are commonly grown in gardens. Most cultivated phlox, with the notable exception of ''[[Phlox drummondii]]'', are perennial. Species from alpine habitats (and cultivars derived from them) require full sun and good drainage. Those from woodland habitats (such as ''[[Phlox divaricata]]'') require partial shade and soil rich in humus. Those from waterside habitats (such as ''P.&nbsp;paniculata'') require full sun and moisture at the roots.<ref>Prof. Craigmyle, M., ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials'', Salamander Books Ltd, 2002, p222 {{ISBN|1 901683 78 8}}</ref> Phlox are valued in the garden for their ability to attract butterflies. Phlox are [[plant propagation|propagated]] from [[cutting (plant)|stem cuttings]], clump division, and seeds.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Toogood |first=Alan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WhfEDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA206 |title=Propagating Plants: How to Create New Plants for Free |date=2019-05-07 |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-1-4654-9898-4 |language=en}}</ref>