Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
-
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 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
Red blotch
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
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
.org Phlox
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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.