Pinkroot

Swan River Daisy

About Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy

Pinkroot

Swan River Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Australia, New Zealand

Types

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-12

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Club - shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy

In Hindi

pinkroot

swan river daisy

In German

Spigelia

Swan River Gänseblümchen

In French

Spigelia

Swan River daisy

In Spanish

Spigelia

Río Swan margarita

In Greek

Spigelia

Swan River μαργαρίτα

In Portuguese

Spigelia

daisy Swan River

In Polish

Spigelia

Swan River stokrotka

In Latin

Spigelia

Swan flumen primula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Family

Loganiceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Spigelia

Brachyscome

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

6072

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Properties of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Swan River Daisy has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy

Season and care of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.

Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy Physical Information

Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy

Care of Pinkroot and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.