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Spigelia marilandica/Indian Pink
An unusually large colony of this handsome perennial
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Scientific Name:
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name:
Indian Pink
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is an excellent flower to attract hummingbirds. The red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers are the main features of this perennial. It is a popular woodland garden species, but grows equally as well as a bedding plant in filtered light and in fertile, well drained soils.