Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lemna minor
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
duckweed
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Entengrütze
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
lentille d'eau
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
duckweed
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Rzęsa
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
duckweed
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Duckweed and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
