Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, 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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Baum Mallow
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Arbre Mallow
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Mallow
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
ligno malvae
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Tree Mallow and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.