Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
pinkroot
Smokebush
In German
Spigelia
Smokebush
In French
Spigelia
Smokebush
In Spanish
Spigelia
Smokebush
In Greek
Spigelia
Smokebush
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Smokebush
In Polish
Spigelia
Smokebush
In Latin
Spigelia
Smokebush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Smokebush
Season and care of Pinkroot and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Smokebush Physical Information
Pinkroot and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Smokebush are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Pinkroot and Smokebush
Care of Pinkroot and Smokebush 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 Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.