Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Trees
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-10
  
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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong to lance-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
Mexican Heather
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
Mexican Heather
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
Mexicaine Heather
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
Heather mexicana
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
Μεξικού Heather
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
Mexicanus Heather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Cuphea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Lythroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.