Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Needs very little water
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, 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
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Golden ball
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
goldene Kugel
In French
Phlox Goldmine
boule d'or
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
bola de oro
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
bola de ouro
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Złota piłka
In Latin
.org Phlox
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Golden Ball season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.