Spigelia Indian Pink - Spigelia marilandica

Spigelia Indian Pink is a native wildflower beloved for its striking tubular, red-and-yellow flowers, which attract hummingbirds and thrive in shaded woodland gardens. Incorporating landscaping projects offers many benefits, enhancing outdoor spaces' visual aesthetics, ecological diversity, and overall vibrancy. This unique perennial plant presents distinct features that contribute to various aspects of landscape design.

It is a stunning herbaceous perennial native to woodland areas across the inland regions from Texas to Florida and Virginia to Missouri. This wildflower plant has a distinctive flower and is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental plant. After a closer look at this beautiful flower in the Astrid family, you can easily incorporate it into your landscaping design.

The Eye-Catching Beauty Spigelia Indian Pink

This wildflower has a stunning look that is easily identifiable. The flowers bud straight out from the top of the stems in an elongated fashion. This bright red or pink bud then sprouts a small, delicate flower at the top. This yellow flower has a star-like shape with six petals. The large, pointed leaves have a dusty green hue. When the plants are in full bloom, usually in May, you can enjoy a sea of green, red, and yellow in your garden.

Spigelia Indian Pink is Great For Supporting Wildlife 

This plant strongly attracts hummingbirds to its flowers. Hummingbirds are natural pollinators, promoting the health of other plants in your garden. In addition, hummingbirds eat wasps, mosquitoes, aphids, ants, and other pesky insects that you may prefer to keep out of your space. The roots of this lovely plant also dispel several types of worms that could otherwise damage the plants.

The Hardiness Of This Stunning Native Perennial 

While this wildflower plant prefers moist soil, it is hardy enough to withstand drought. When it has adequate moisture, the plant will grow taller and thicker. The dry months of the year stymie growth and often transition into the colder weather season when the plant lies dormant. However, the blooms will return in the spring months.

It grows in clumps up to two feet tall and two feet wide.

When planted ornamentally, these plants are often shaped through pruning. Commonly, they are rounded to appear as bushes. However, they can also grow broadly by retaining their free, wildflower look. The plants spread through natural propagation, and you can facilitate growth by planting the cut stems.

Where Does it Grow Best

It requires partial to full shade location and grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is rich with organic matter. These plants are indigenous to wooded habitats, so they're well suited to shaded gardens.

How tall does it get

This perennial plant can grow between 12 to 18 inches high and is suitable in borders, woodlands, and container arrangements.

How To Grow them

Plant it in the part of the garden that receives shade or partial sunlight and on soil that is always moist and fertile. Irrigate frequently when the plants are growing only and employ mulching to conserve moisture on the roots.

What is the Bloom color?

They have big tubular red flowers that have a bright yellow interior. They are much loved and favored by pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.

Can they be Divided

Yes, Spigelia can be divided; it is generally done in spring or fall. Dig the plant gently, divide the roots, and replant so they can regrow again.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Spigelia Indian Pink thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture. Mulch near the plant to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Regularly release spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering. For best outcomes, fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Reproduction

Spigelia Indian Pink spreads by rhizomes, producing offsets.

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed. 

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