Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink
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Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Description
Rich green foliage with 2' stems flowering from the base upwards. Tubular scarlet flowers edged yellow-green.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Blooming
Flowers in early summer. Funnel-shaped, red, yellow or purple blooms, borne in cymes.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Growth
Annuals or perennials. Needs partial to full shade. Will grow in full sun only if the soil remains moist at all times. Can spread to 1 1/2 ft. and reach 2 ft. tall. S. marilandica grows best in a bed or border. Also makes a nice addition to a woodland garden.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe directly into the ground. Conduct division of the clumps in spring.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Pest
Occasionally affected by powdery mildew and leaf spots.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Interesting facts
Spigelia is native to the moist woods and thickets of North and South America.
Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with regular to ample water. Grows well in any soil as long as it's fertile and well-draining.
