Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Ninebark
In Hindi
pinkroot
Ninebark
In German
Spigelia
Ninebark
In French
Spigelia
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Spigelia
ninebark
In Greek
Spigelia
ninebark
In Portuguese
Spigelia
ninebark
In Polish
Spigelia
Ninebark
In Latin
Spigelia
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Loganiceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Ninebark
Season and care of Pinkroot and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Pinkroot and Ninebark Physical Information
Pinkroot and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Pinkroot and Ninebark are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Ninebark flower color:
- Ninebark leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Ninebark
Care of Pinkroot and Ninebark 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 Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.