| Common Name: |
Indian Pinks |
| Scientific Name: |
Spigelia marilandica |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Woodland Pinkroot, Pinkroot, Spigelia |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Cluster of 2 to 12 vivid red tubular flowers with yellow interior |
| Bloom Size: |
2 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Features one-sided cymes of upward facing, trumpet-shaped flowers atop stiff stems growing to 18 in. tall. Each flower is yellow inside and flares at the top to form five pointed lobes (a yellow star) |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring to early summer |
| Fruit Description: |
Round green pod, 1/4 - 1/3 in. wide - turning black at maturity and exploding to expel seeds |
| Foliage Description: |
Four to seven pairs of 2 to 4 in. sessile, ovate or entire leaves |
| Height of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5a - 9b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to dappled shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Dry |
| Soil Type: |
Moist, sandy, fertile soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic (pH<6.8) |
| Native Range: |
Illinois to Texas |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |