Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Grab amerykański
In Latin
.org Phlox
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam
Care of Goldmine Phlox and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.