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
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
golden lotus
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
golden lotus
In French
Phlox Goldmine
golden lotus
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
golden lotus
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
golden lotus
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
golden lotus
In Latin
.org Phlox
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.