Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
pinkroot
Esperanza
In German
Spigelia
Esperanza
In French
Spigelia
Esperanza
In Spanish
Spigelia
Esperanza
In Greek
Spigelia
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Esperanza
In Polish
Spigelia
Esperanza
In Latin
Spigelia
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Loganiceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Esperanza
Season and care of Pinkroot and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Esperanza Physical Information
Pinkroot and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Esperanza are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Esperanza
Care of Pinkroot and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.