Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Silver
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Tan
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
0-10-10 NPK fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Drought, Edema
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Noxious Weed
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM ravennae
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Hardy Pampas Grass, Plume Grass, Ravennagrass
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Plume Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Plume Gras
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Plume Herbe
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Penacho de hierba
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Plume Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Plume grama
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Pióropusz Trawa
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Kessinger Grass
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox. Plume Grass doesn't have thorns and Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Plume Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Plume Grass has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed and Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed. 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 Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plume Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Plume Grass is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plume Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Plume Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Plume Grass flower color: Purple and Silver
Plume Grass leaf color: White and Gray Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Plume Grass and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plume Grass pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plume Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.