Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
pinkroot
Anacahuita
In German
Spigelia
Anacahuita
In French
Spigelia
anacahuita
In Spanish
Spigelia
anacahuita
In Greek
Spigelia
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Anacahuita
In Polish
Spigelia
Anacahuita
In Latin
Spigelia
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Boraginales
Family
Loganiceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Anacahuita
Season and care of Pinkroot and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Anacahuita Physical Information
Pinkroot and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Anacahuita are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Anacahuita
Care of Pinkroot and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.