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Loganiaceae
Indian Pink
Spigelia marilandica
Hidden beauty and surprise.
- Family
- Loganiaceae
- Genus
- Spigelia
- Native to
- United States, Southeastern North America
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Sunlight
- partial shade to full shade
- Soil
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The tubular flowers are scarlet red on the outside and brilliant yellow on the inside, creating a striking two-tone effect.
- Hummingbirds are the primary pollinators, perfectly adapted to the long tubular flower shape.
- The plant was historically used as a vermifuge (dewormer) by Native Americans and early settlers.
- Despite being called Indian pink, it is neither from India nor is it a true pink (Dianthus).
- Indian pink is one of the most recommended native plants for shade gardens in the southeastern United States.
Color meanings
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