Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Majoran
In French
Phlox Goldmine
marjolaine
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
mejorana
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
manjerona
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
słodki majeranek
In Latin
.org Phlox
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Marjoram season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.