Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
pinkroot
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
Spigelia
Dahlie
In French
Spigelia
Dahlia
In Spanish
Spigelia
Dalia
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Dália
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Loganiceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Dahlia
Season and care of Pinkroot and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Dahlia Physical Information
Pinkroot and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Dahlia are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Dahlia
Care of Pinkroot and Dahlia 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 Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.