Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Fertile bottom land, Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Micropropagation, Offsets, Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Nasal irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Mass in beds, Mixed Border, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used for fragrance, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
TULIPA 'Apricot Parrot'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Apricot Parrot Tulip, Parrot Tulip
In Hindi
pinkroot
Parrot Tulip
In German
Spigelia
Papageientulpe
In French
Spigelia
Parrot Tulip
In Spanish
Spigelia
Parrot Tulip
In Greek
Spigelia
παπαγάλος τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Parrot Tulip
In Polish
Spigelia
tulipany papuzie
In Latin
Spigelia
Parrot tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Triumph
Family
Loganiceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip
Season and care of Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot Tulip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot Tulip is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip Physical Information
Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Parrot Tulip height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Parrot Tulip flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green and Dark Salmon
- Parrot Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip
Care of Pinkroot and Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.