Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica is a striking and beautiful long-blooming eastern North American native.
Spigelia marilandica is one of the most striking and beautiful of the eastern North American native perennials. Indian Pink’s summer flowers are brilliant red and tubular with canary yellow throats. A favourite of butterflies and hummingbirds, it is at home in the bright woodland or sunny border. We offer smallish starter plants – indian pink are slow to get going but are impressive with time.
Common Name: Indian Pink
Family: Loganiaceae (The Logania Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich woods from New Jersey to Florida and west to Texas and Wisconsin, primarily in the Southern States.
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