Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PAEONIA 'Rachel'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Intersectional Peony
In Hindi
pinkroot
Intersectional Peony
In German
Spigelia
Intersectional Pfingstrose
In French
Spigelia
intersectionnelle Pivoine
In Spanish
Spigelia
interseccional Peony
In Greek
Spigelia
διατομεακές Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Spigelia
interseccional Peony
In Polish
Spigelia
międzysegmentowe Piwonia
In Latin
Spigelia
Intersectional AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Saxifragales
Family
Loganiceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony
Season and care of Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Intersectional Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Intersectional Peony is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Intersectional Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony Physical Information
Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Intersectional Peony height is 71.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Intersectional Peony flower color:
- Intersectional Peony leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony
Care of Pinkroot and Intersectional Peony 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 Intersectional Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Intersectional Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.