Summary
Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica) is a long-lived perennial that brings stunning color to the summer garden. Vivid red tubular flowers borne in terminal clusters open to expose a chartreuse interior. This perennial produces its primary display in early summer and flowers sporadically through the remainder of the growing season. It can grow to nearly 2’ tall and wide. Indian pink is an adaptable species, but does prefer neutral, well-drained soils to develop its best displays. The bright flowers attract hummingbirds and brighten the woodland edge or perennial border. Indian pink combines well with evergreen wood-fern (Dryopteris intermedia), green-and-gold (Chrysogonum virginianum), Turk’s cap lily (Lilium superbum), and wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). Zones 5-9.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun-to-partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-moist - Flowering Period
early-summer - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
red, yellow - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
green, tan
Additional Information
USDA Plants Database, American Beauties, Floridata, U.S. Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers