Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Trees
  
Epiphyte
  
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
  
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Dark Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Acicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well-aerated
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove lateral branches
  
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Aphids, Mites
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
LAELIA anceps
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
Laelia, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
Laelia
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
Laelia
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
Laelia
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
Laelia
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
Laelia
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
Laelia
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
Laelia
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
Laelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Orchidales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Laelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Laelia
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Goldmine Phlox and Laelia Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Laelia are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Laelia
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.