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
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Firewheel
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Firewheel
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Feuerrad
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Firewheel
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Firewheel
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Firewheel
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Firewheel
In Latin
.org Phlox
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.