Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Hedge Lavender
In Hindi
pinkroot
Lavender
In German
Spigelia
Lavendel
In French
Spigelia
Lavande
In Spanish
Spigelia
Lavanda
In Greek
Spigelia
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Lavanda
In Polish
Spigelia
Lawenda
In Latin
Spigelia
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Loganiceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender
Care of Pinkroot and Hedge Lavender 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 Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.