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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Tritoma
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Tritoma
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Tritoma
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
tritoma
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
tritoma
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Tritoma
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Tritoma
In Latin
.org Phlox
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.