Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
lobed or unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Grasshoppers, Worms
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
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Urinary problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Sugar Baby Watermelon, Watermelon
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Ζάχαρη μωρό Καρπούζι
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Arbuz Baby cukru
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Sugar Baby Watermelon
.org Phlox
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Baby Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Baby Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Sugar Baby Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Sugar Baby Watermelon leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon 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.