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
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Ribbon Grass
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
rohrglanzgras
In French
Phlox Goldmine
roseau
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
.org Phlox
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ribbon Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.