Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
pinkroot
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Spigelia
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Spigelia
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Loganiceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Pinkroot and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.