Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Fruit
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Flower Color
White
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Sauerkirsche
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Prunus cerasus
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Sour cherry
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Ginja
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Sour Cherry and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.