Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
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
Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs Very high moisture
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
pinkroot
Saururus cernuus
In German
Spigelia
Saururus cernuus
In French
Spigelia
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Spigelia
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Spigelia
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Spigelia
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Spigelia
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Piperales
Family
Loganiceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus
Care of Pinkroot and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.