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- Flower buds
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- Foliage, opposite leaves
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- Visible leaf veins
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- Flowers in early June
Scientific Name:
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name:
Indian Pink
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
spy-GEEL-ee-ah mar-i-LAND-ih-ka
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Hardiness Zones:
5-9
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
1-2 ft. H X .5-1.5 ft. W
Flower:
Showy red flowers are trumpet-shaped with yellow interior
Bloom Time Notes:
Summer
Leaf:
Glossy green, opposite, ovate to lance-shaped; 4 in. long
Fruit:
Black seeds inside a capsule.
Wildlife:
Hummingbirds are attracted to the bright flowers.
Natural Habitat:
Moist woods, streambanks; found in the southeastern United States
Propagation:
Propagate by spring-sown seed or by root division.
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) is a clump-forming perennial that does very well in gardens. It blooms from the bottom upward and the flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they fade. It likes part-shade to full-shade, medium-wet conditions; prefers moist, organically rich soils; good for shaded gardens, woodland gardens, and wildflower/native plant gardens.
Other Common Names: Woodland Pinkroot