The wild phlox may be grown almost anywhere in southern Africa.It grows in ordinary, light, well-drained garden soil that contains compost. It should be planted in a sunny position. It enjoys plentyof moisture during summer and fairly dry conditions in winter, but may be watered regularly throughout the year. It grows easily from seeds, which may be sown in autumn and will germinate in about two weeks. After germination, the seedlings should be kept well watered until they are about 900 mm, at this height they are fully developed.The seedlings will flower the following spring or summer. This plant can also be propagated by root division and stem or tip cuttings.

Wild phlox can be planted closely together, about 30 cm apart in large groups of fives or sevens to create a mass planting. After flowering, the whole plant can be cut back almost to the ground level in early spring so as to give rise to new shoots at the beginningof the growing season. This will help keep the plant tidy.