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Goldmine Phlox and Jonquil


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Trees  

Origin
-  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada  

Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus  
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire  

Number of Varieties
150  
99+
136  
99+

Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
4-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
25.00 cm  

Minimum Width
7.60 cm  
99+
12.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Peach  
Purple, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Chartreuse, Gold  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Chartreuse, Gold  

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green  
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Moderate  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Less Watering  
Moderate  

In Winter
Less Watering  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer  
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses  
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker  

Plant Tolerance
Light Frost  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing  
Pollen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes  
Borders, Ground Cover  

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
-  

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes  
Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'  
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'  

Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla  
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox  

In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)  
Goldmine Phlox  

In German
Narzissen  
Goldgrube Phlox  

In French
Narcissus  
Phlox Goldmine  

In Spanish
Narcissus  
Phlox Goldmine  

In Greek
νάρκισσος  
Goldmine Phlox  

In Portuguese
Narcissus  
Phlox Goldmine  

In Polish
Narcyz  
Goldmine Phlox  

In Latin
Narcissus  
.org Phlox  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Liliales  
Solanales  

Family
Amaryllidaceae  
Polemoniaceae  

Genus
Narcissus  
Phlox  

Clade
Monocotyledonous  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Phlocideae  

Subfamily
Lilioideae  
Polemonioideae  

Number of Species
25  
99+
67  

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Difference Between Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox

If you are confused whether Jonquil or Goldmine Phlox are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Jonquil are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, whereas for Goldmine Phlox fertilizers required are General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Jonquil is Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain and Wounds whereas of Goldmine Phlox is . Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser while Goldmine Phlox has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Jonquil vs Goldmine Phlox

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Jonquil vs Goldmine Phlox and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Jonquil are Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing whereas of Goldmine Phlox have Pollen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Jonquil has no showy fruits and Goldmine Phlox has no showy fruits. Also Jonquil is not flowering and Goldmine Phlox is not flowering . You can compare Jonquil and Goldmine Phlox facts and facts of other plants too.

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