Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Zwergiris
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Enano Iris
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
.org Phlox
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.