Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
pinkroot
Siberian Iris
In German
Spigelia
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Spigelia
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Spigelia
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Spigelia
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Spigelia
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Spigelia
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Loganiceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Pinkroot and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Pinkroot and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Siberian Iris
Care of Pinkroot and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.