Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Figwort
pinkroot
In German
figwort
Spigelia
In French
scrofulaire
Spigelia
In Spanish
figwort
Spigelia
In Greek
figwort
Spigelia
In Portuguese
figwort
Spigelia
In Polish
figwort
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Figwort and Pinkroot
Season and care of Figwort and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Pinkroot season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Figwort and Pinkroot Physical Information
Figwort and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Pinkroot are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Figwort and Pinkroot
Care of Figwort and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.