Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
pinkroot
Palm Sedge
In German
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In French
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Spigelia
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Loganiceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Pinkroot and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Pinkroot and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Pinkroot and Palm Sedge
Care of Pinkroot and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.