Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
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
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
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, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Feather Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Feather 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.