Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
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Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Peony
In German
Spigelia
Pfingstrose
In French
Spigelia
Pivoine
In Spanish
Spigelia
Peonía
In Greek
Spigelia
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Peônia
In Polish
Spigelia
Piwonia
In Latin
Spigelia
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Loganiceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Peony
Season and care of Pinkroot and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Peony Physical Information
Pinkroot and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Peony are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Peony
Care of Pinkroot and Peony 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 Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.