Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink)
Indian Pink, Carolina Pink, Maryland Pinkroot, Star Bloom, Worm Grass
A charming woodland plant, Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink) is a clump-forming perennial with glossy green, broadly lance-shaped leaves borne on stiff erect stems. In early summer, clusters of upward facing, trumpet-shaped, deep-red to scarlet flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), are on display. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form a yellow five-pointed star. Blooming from the bottom upward, they are very attractive to hummingbirds and their flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they wither. Easy to grow, Indian Pink is a beautiful addition to shaded border fronts, shade gardens, woodland gardens or wildflower gardens.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 6-18 in. wide (15-45 cm).
- Extremely easy to grow, this perennial plant thrives in light shade to full shade in organically rich, moist, well-draining soils. Tolerates full sun with enough moisture. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great choice for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens and cottage gardens.
- Propagate by seed or by division.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Native to the southeastern United States
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" – 18" (15cm – 45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Northeast, Maryland, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" – 18" (15cm – 45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Northeast, Maryland, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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