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About Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon


About Desert Spoon and Goldmine Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Trees   
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   
Southwestern United States, Mexico   

Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
136   
34
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
12-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
270.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Magenta   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   
Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Not Available   

Allergy
Pollen   
Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Nutrients   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   
DASYLIRION   

Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   
Spoon flower, Common sotol   

In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox   
डेजर्ट चम्मच   

In German
Goldgrube Phlox   
Esslöffel   

In French
Phlox Goldmine   
Desert cuillère   

In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine   
Desierto cuchara   

In Greek
Goldmine Phlox   
Desert κουτάλι   

In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine   
colher Desert   

In Polish
Goldmine Phlox   
Desert łyżka   

In Latin
.org Phlox   
cochleari deserto   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Asparagales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Agavaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Dasylirion   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Phlocideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Polemonioideae   
Nolinoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon

Wondering what are the properties of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon. Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon doesn't have thorns. Also Goldmine Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Pollen and Desert Spoon has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon

Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.

Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon Physical Information

Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon are as follows:

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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