Pinkroot

Missouri Primrose

About Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose

Pinkroot

Missouri Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Oenothera macrocarpa, Oenothera missouriensis

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm35.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Leaf spot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

OENOTHERA macrocarpa

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose

In Hindi

pinkroot

Missouri primrose

In German

Spigelia

Missouri Primel

In French

Spigelia

Oenothera macrocarpa

In Spanish

Spigelia

prímula Missouri

In Greek

Spigelia

Missouri primrose

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Missouri Primrose

In Polish

Spigelia

Wiesiołek ozdobny

In Latin

Spigelia

Primrose Missouri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Myrtales

Family

Loganiceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Spigelia

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

60145

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Properties of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Missouri Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Missouri Primrose has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose

Season and care of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose Physical Information

Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose

Care of Pinkroot and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.