Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
pinkroot
Silver Wattle
In German
Spigelia
Silver Wattle
In French
Spigelia
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Spigelia
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Spigelia
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Spigelia
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Spigelia
Silver Wattle
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 Silver Wattle
Season and care of Pinkroot and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Pinkroot and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pinkroot and Silver Wattle
Care of Pinkroot and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.