Indian Pink
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a clump-forming native perennial that features one-sided cymes of upward facing, trumpet-shaped, red flowers atop stiff stems. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form five pointed lobes (a yellow star). Indian Pink makes an excellent cut flower for fresh arrangements. The flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they wither. Northeastern US native.
Height: 1.0 – 2.0’
Spread: 0.5 – 1.5’
Pot size: 1 gal
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture: Medium
Attracts: Hummingbirds, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Columbine, ‘Lady in Red’ Fern, Virginia bluebells
Photo by MGv Ginger Hughes
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a clump-forming native perennial that features one-sided cymes of upward facing, trumpet-shaped, red flowers atop stiff stems. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form five pointed lobes (a yellow star). Indian Pink makes an excellent cut flower for fresh arrangements. The flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they wither. Northeastern US native.
Height: 1.0 – 2.0’
Spread: 0.5 – 1.5’
Pot size: 1 gal
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture: Medium
Attracts: Hummingbirds, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Columbine, ‘Lady in Red’ Fern, Virginia bluebells
Photo by MGv Ginger Hughes
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a clump-forming native perennial that features one-sided cymes of upward facing, trumpet-shaped, red flowers atop stiff stems. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form five pointed lobes (a yellow star). Indian Pink makes an excellent cut flower for fresh arrangements. The flowering season can be prolonged by removing the flowers as they wither. Northeastern US native.
Height: 1.0 – 2.0’
Spread: 0.5 – 1.5’
Pot size: 1 gal
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture: Medium
Attracts: Hummingbirds, songbirds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion plants: Columbine, ‘Lady in Red’ Fern, Virginia bluebells
Photo by MGv Ginger Hughes