Fact sheet: Indian Pink

Indian Pink
Spigelia marilandica

Common Name: Indian pink

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Family: Loganiaceae

Zone: 5 to 9

Native Range: Southeastern United States

Height: 1 to 2 feet

Spread: 0.5 to 1.5 feet

Bloom Time: June

Bloom Description: Red and yellow

Sun: Part shade to full shade

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Low

Flowers: Showy Flowers

Wildlife: Attracts Hummingbirds

Tolerates: Dry Soil, Drought

Culture

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Indian pink is a clump-forming, Missouri native perennial which occurs in moist woods and streambanks in the far southeastern part of the State. Features one-sided cymes of upward facing, trumpet-shaped, red flowers (to 2″ long) atop stiff stems growing to 18″ tall. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form five pointed lobes (a yellow star). Flowers bloom in June. Glossy green, ovate to lance-shaped leaves (to 4″ long).

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Garden Uses

Shaded border fronts, shade gardens, woodland gardens, wildflower gardens or native plant gardens.

Selected from: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/f640/spigelia-marilandica.aspx

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