Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
तरबूज़
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Wassermelone
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
.org Phlox
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.