Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
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Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Lupinus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
pinkroot
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Spigelia
lupine
In French
Spigelia
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Spigelia
planta de lupino
In Greek
Spigelia
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
tremoço planta
In Polish
Spigelia
łubin roślin
In Latin
Spigelia
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Loganiceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Lupine
Season and care of Pinkroot and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Pinkroot and Lupine Physical Information
Pinkroot and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Lupine are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Lupine
Care of Pinkroot and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.