Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
choy sum
Goldmine Phlox
In German
choy sum
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
choy sum
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
choy sum
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
choy sum
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
choy sum
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
choy sum
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
choy sum
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.