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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
शतवेधी
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Zitronengräser
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Palczatka
In Latin
.org Phlox
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.