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Spigelia marilandica

Indian Pink

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Spigelia marilandica Flowers in June or July here in USDA zone 5b emerge with a bright yellow starfish at the mouth of each tubular, narrowly elliptic true red blossom. Each flower is 2” long by up to 1” across at the widest part, tends to be vertical occurring on a terminal raceme, very showy. Indian Pink is late to emerge in spring so be sure to mark the spot in which they are planted. Ours are very content in rich moisture retaining soil sited in some morning sun to open shade. Offered by pot grown cutting or division.


Height:

12-24 In

Spread:

24 In

Colors:

Red

Characteristics and Attributes for Spigelia marilandica

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Early Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Dappled Shade
  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Attributes

  • Natural Garden
  • Border
  • Woodland
  • Massing
  • Specimen

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Southeastern U.S.

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown
  • Division