Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
pinkroot
Figwort
In German
Spigelia
figwort
In French
Spigelia
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Spigelia
figwort
In Greek
Spigelia
figwort
In Portuguese
Spigelia
figwort
In Polish
Spigelia
figwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Loganiceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Figwort
Season and care of Pinkroot and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Figwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Figwort Physical Information
Pinkroot and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Figwort are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Figwort
Care of Pinkroot and Figwort 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 Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.