Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrowly obovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Aster amellus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Aster
In German
Spigelia
Astern
In Spanish
Spigelia
Aster
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Aster
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 Aster
Season and care of Pinkroot and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Aster Physical Information
Pinkroot and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Aster are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pinkroot and Aster
Care of Pinkroot and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.