Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
pinkroot
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Spigelia
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Spigelia
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Spigelia
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Spigelia
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Spigelia
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Spigelia
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Loganiceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Pinkroot and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.