Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Argentina, Chile
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
boxberry
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
boxberry
In French
Phlox Goldmine
boxberry
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
boxberry
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
boxberry
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
boxberry
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
boxberry
In Latin
.org Phlox
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.