Description
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils.
Spigelia marilandica, the woodland pinkroot or Indian pink, is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family that is used as ornamental plant.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Indian pink |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Flower Colour | Red and yellow |
| Bloom Time | June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water coral bells deeply the night before transplanting them to prevent dehydration and stress. Run a hose at the base of the plant until the soil feels very moist in the top few inches.
Remove just enough soil from the root ball to reveal the ends of the roots. Run water over the root ball to wash away a little more soil. Avoid handling the roots too much, because they break easily.
Spigelia marilandica care
Indian Pink grows best in partial to full shade in soil with high organic content. It is a very hardy plant. It should be planted no later than the end of July for use in gardens and containe Once established it should not to be transplanted.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | -25 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Spigelia marilandica special feature
Shaded border fronts, shade gardens, woodland gardens, wildflower gardens or native plant gardens.
Spigelia marilandica uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose