Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Trees
Origin
North Africa
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
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Moisture
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Saharan myrtle
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
myrto Saharan
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.