Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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'Aromatica True Blue' nemesia, 'Candy Girl' nemesia, 'Lemon Mist' nemesia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
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
Pinch Tips, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Red blotch, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
NEMESIA strumosa 'Kirine-15'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Angelart Orange Nemesia, Nemesia
In Hindi
pinkroot
Nemesia
In German
Spigelia
Nemesia
In French
Spigelia
Nemesia
In Spanish
Spigelia
Nemesia
In Greek
Spigelia
Nemesia
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Nemesia
In Polish
Spigelia
Nemesia
In Latin
Spigelia
Nemesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Loganiceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Nemesia
Season and care of Pinkroot and Nemesia is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Nemesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nemesia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nemesia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nemesia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Nemesia Physical Information
Pinkroot and Nemesia physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nemesia height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Nemesia are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Nemesia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Peach and Crimson
- Nemesia leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Nemesia
Care of Pinkroot and Nemesia 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 Nemesia pruning is done Pinch Tips and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nemesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.