Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Swordfern
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Sword Fern
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Epée Fern
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
helecho espada
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Fern gladio
.org Phlox
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Swordfern and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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.