Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
pinkroot
Fall Phlox
In German
Spigelia
fall phlox
In French
Spigelia
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Spigelia
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Spigelia
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Spigelia
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Spigelia
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Loganiceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Pinkroot and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Pinkroot and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Fall Phlox
Care of Pinkroot and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.