Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' Indian Pink

$17.95
$17.95
Size

Description

Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' has stalks of glossy green, ovate leaves topped with stunning, dark red, tubular flowers with soft yellow interiors exposed at starry openings. The flowers of 'Little Redhead' are usually borne in early summer and may sporadically repeat. The brilliant red color of this uncommon perennial works great for attracting hummingbirds. It is one of our favorites and very popular with gardeners.

Spigelia marilandica is native to the southeastern United States from Texas to Florida, the mid-Atlantic states and into Indiana and Illinois. It is typically found in moist woods and along stream banks.

Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' prefers partial shade and consistently moist, but well-drained soil. It will thrive in full sun as long as adequate moisture is provided. It can slowly form colonies where it is happy. Although the habit of this plant is said to be more uniform than the species, it does grow taller.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Indian Pink
  • Zones: 5-9
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained
  • Height at Maturity: 24
  • Width at Maturity: 18
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Special Features

  • Attracts: Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Rabbits. Drought.
  • Other Features: Container Plant. Cut Flower. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.