Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Trees
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin, Africa
  
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-4
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
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
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
Yellow, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
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
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
  
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Ants
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil for cosmetics
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
Muskmelon
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
खरबूजा
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
Muskmelon
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
Cantaloup
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
Melón
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
Muskmelon
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
Melão
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
Muskmelon
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
Muskmelon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Cucumis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Melothrieae
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.