Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
pinkroot
Sun Star
In German
Spigelia
Sun Star
In French
Spigelia
Sun Star
In Spanish
Spigelia
Sun Star
In Greek
Spigelia
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Sun Star
In Polish
Spigelia
Sun Star
In Latin
Spigelia
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Loganiceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Sun Star
Season and care of Pinkroot and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Sun Star Physical Information
Pinkroot and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Sun Star are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Pinkroot and Sun Star
Care of Pinkroot and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.