Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
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Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Acacia
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Acacia
Spigelia
In French
Acacia
Spigelia
In Spanish
Acacia
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Acacia
Spigelia
In Polish
Acacia
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Acacia and Pinkroot
Season and care of Acacia and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Pinkroot season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Pinkroot Physical Information
Acacia and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Pinkroot are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Pinkroot
Care of Acacia and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.