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Indian Pink
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink's summer flowers are brilliant red and tubular with canary yellow throats.
One of the most striking and beautiful of our native perennials, Indian pink's summer flowers are brilliant red and tubular with canary yellow throats. A very hardy plant, though it is best planted by the end of July for reliable success in gardens and containers. A favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds, it is at home in the bright woodland or shaded border.
Characteristics:
Bloom Time:
Blooms early summer
Mature Height:
12-24 In
Hardiness Zone:
5-9 Find your zone
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Grow at 55-65° F with high light conditions to minimize stretching and promote root growth. Keep evenly moist but not overly wet. Once actively growing, feed at 100-150 ppm N with each watering. Requires 8 weeks of vernalization and will generally finish in 10-12 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Once potted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in well-drained soil in part shade.
We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.