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
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
shaded woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
White, Light Yellow, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
  
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Toxic if not prepared properly
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
Calycanthus floridus
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
Sweetshrub
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
sweetshrub
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
sweetshrub
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
sweetshrub
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
sweetshrub
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
sweetshrub
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
sweetshrub
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
sweetshrub
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
sweetshrub
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Calycanthaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Calycanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.