Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Plum
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
बेर
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Pflaume
In French
Phlox Goldmine
prune
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
ciruela
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
ameixa
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Plum
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Goldmine Phlox and Plum Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Plum are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Plum
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.