Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Trees
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
  
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
  
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
  
Goldgrube Phlox
  
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
  
.org Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phlocideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Polemonioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.