Description

Spigelia marilandica, Indian Pinks, Native Bare Root Perennial Wildflower

Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica (L.) L.
Woodland Pinkroot, Pinkroot, Indian Pink
Loganiaceae (Logania Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: spma3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Woodland pinkroot or indian pink is an, erect, clump-forming perennial, 1-2 ft. tall, with 4-7 pairs of lance-shaped leaves along a wiry stem. Leaves are opposite, 1-4 inches long, tapering to a point. Each stem bears a terminal, one-sided spike of deep-red to scarlet, tubular flowers – each ending in five yellow lobes. The flower clusters grow along the last 2 inches or so of the 4-sided stem, which is curved downward at the top. Trumpet-shaped, the flower is a narrow tube, 1 1/2 inches long, ending in 5 petal-like lobes, yellow on the inside and bright red on the outside of the tube.

This plant does very well in gardens. It blooms from the bottom upward and the flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they wither.

Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower: Flowers 2 inches
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Spigelia marilandica, Indian Pinks, Native Bare Root Perennial Wildflower

Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA
Native Distribution: KY, s. IL & s. MO, s. to FL & e. TX
Native Habitat: Shaded woods, Open woodlands, Woodlands’ edge, Opening
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Moist, sandy, fertile soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Acid-based
Conditions Comments: Bloom period can be prolonged by removing flowers as they wither. Indian pink withstands a fair amount of shade. It does not compete well with aggressive plants.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Perennial garden, Bog or pond area, Water garden
Use Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

 

Spigelia marilandica, Indian Pinks, Native Bare Root Perennial Wildflower

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