Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Trees
  
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Purple, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
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, Moist, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
  
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Goldgrube Phlox
  
In French
Cornus florida
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Spanish
Cornus florida
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Greek
Cornus florida
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Polish
Cornus florida
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Latin
Cornus florida
  
.org Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phlocideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Polemonioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood 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.