Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Trees
  
Tender 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, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
CRYPTANTHUS
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
Earth Star
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
Erdstern
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
Terre étoile
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
estrella de la tierra
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
γη αστεριών
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
Estrela da terra
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
Gwiazda ziemi
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
terra, stella
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Cryptanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.