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
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Broom
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Broom
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Besen
In French
Phlox Goldmine
balai
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
escoba
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
σκούπα
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
vassoura
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
miotła
In Latin
.org Phlox
iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
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 Broom
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Broom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Broom Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Broom are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Broom
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.