Wild Blue Phlox works best in pollinator gardens, butterfly gardens, native gardens, rock gardens, rain gardens, naturalized areas, woodlands, or borders. Wild Blue Phlox is also effective for interplanting with early spring bulbs and makes an effective groundcover.

When first planted, Wild Blue Phlox should be watered weekly for first few months, unless at least an inch of rain has been received in the last week to help it get established. After it becomes established, Wild Blue Phlox appreciates some watering during extended dry periods.

Wild Blue Phlox can be cut back to the ground in late fall or over winter. If powdery mildew becomes an issue, cutting back stems after blooming will help. It appreciates a light summer mulch to help retain moisture. Wild Blue Phlox will spread via leafy shoots that root at the nodes along the ground.