Goldmine Phlox

Comfrey

About Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey

Goldmine Phlox

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

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

Europe, Russia

Types

Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

1362

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Magenta

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Chartreuse, Gold

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Chartreuse, Gold

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Pollen

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Ground Cover

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Goldmine Phlox

Blackwort

In German

Goldgrube Phlox

Blackwort

In French

Phlox Goldmine

Blackwort

In Spanish

Phlox Goldmine

Blackwort

In Greek

Goldmine Phlox

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Phlox Goldmine

Blackwort

In Polish

Goldmine Phlox

Blackwort

In Latin

.org Phlox

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Lamiales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Phlox

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phlocideae

Subfamily

Polemonioideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

6735

1 27800

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Properties of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey. Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Goldmine Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Pollen and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey

Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey Physical Information

Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey are as follows:

Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.