Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-5
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Red Clover
In Hindi
pinkroot
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Spigelia
Rotklee
In French
Spigelia
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Spigelia
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Spigelia
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Spigelia
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Spigelia
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Loganiceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Red Clover
Season and care of Pinkroot and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Red Clover Physical Information
Pinkroot and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Red Clover are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Red Clover
Care of Pinkroot and Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.