Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Trees
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
gardens, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-5
  
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, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
  
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Regular watering required
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, 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
  
Caterpillars, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
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
  
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
Louisiana Iris
  
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
  
Louisiana Iris
  
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
  
Louisiana-Iris
  
In French
Phlox Goldmine
  
iris louisiane
  
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
  
iris luisiana
  
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
  
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
  
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
  
louisiana iris
  
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
  
louisiana tęczówki
  
In Latin
.org Phlox
  
louisiana iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phlocideae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Louisiana Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.