Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
pinkroot
Artemisia
In German
Spigelia
Artemisia
In French
Spigelia
Artemisia
In Spanish
Spigelia
Artemisia
In Greek
Spigelia
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Artemisia
In Polish
Spigelia
Artemisia
In Latin
Spigelia
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Loganiceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Artemisia
Season and care of Pinkroot and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Artemisia Physical Information
Pinkroot and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Artemisia are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color:
- Artemisia leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Artemisia
Care of Pinkroot and Artemisia 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 Artemisia 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.