Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Trees
  
Origin
Southern 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
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Purple, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
  
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
  
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
In Hindi
African Iris
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In German
Afrikanische Iris
  
Goldgrube Phlox
  
In French
African Iris
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Spanish
Iris africano
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Iris africano
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Polish
Afryki Iris
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Latin
African Iris
  
.org Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Dietes
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Phlocideae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Polemonioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of African Iris and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of African Iris and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
African Iris and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of African Iris and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of African Iris and Goldmine Phlox
Care of African Iris and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.