Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Trees
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Squill
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Squill
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Squill
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Squille
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Escila
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Cila
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Cebulica
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Scilla
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Squill and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Squill and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Goldmine Phlox season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Squill and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Squill and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Squill and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Squill and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill 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.