Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Palo Santo
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
palo santo
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
palo santo
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
palo santo
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
palo santo
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
palo santo
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
S. Palo
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Palo Santo and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.