Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Scale Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
pinkroot
Silverberry
In German
Spigelia
Silverberry
In French
Spigelia
Silverberry
In Spanish
Spigelia
Silverberry
In Greek
Spigelia
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Silverberry
In Polish
Spigelia
Silverberry
In Latin
Spigelia
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rhamnales
Family
Loganiceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Silverberry
Season and care of Pinkroot and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Silverberry Physical Information
Pinkroot and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Silverberry are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Silverberry
Care of Pinkroot and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.