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.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Loganiaceae |
| Common names | Indian Pink |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 18" (15cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, Missouri, Illinois, Midwest, Indiana, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Loganiaceae |
| Common names | Indian Pink |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 18" (15cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, Missouri, Illinois, Midwest, Indiana, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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