Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) Bare-Root Perennial – Dormant, Red Tubular Flowers

About This Plant

Indian Pink, or Spigelia marilandica, is a woodland perennial prized for its upright clusters of striking red tubular flowers with yellow throats. It thrives in shade to part shade and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Mature plants reach about 1–2 feet tall and prefer moist, fertile, well-draining soil in a woodland or naturalized garden setting.

What You Will Receive

1 live Indian Pink bare-root perennial (Spigelia marilandica). Dormant and shipped without soil. No foliage may be present at delivery. Cannot ship to NY. May arrive without top growth and leafless; roots should be kept cool and moist until planting.

Growing Information

• Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining
• Watering: Keep consistently moist, especially during establishment; avoid prolonged drought
• Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Container Friendly: Yes, with appropriate moisture and a sufficiently sized container

Care Tip

Plant the dormant bare root as soon as possible after arrival. Position the crown at the proper soil level, keep the soil evenly moist, and be patient—emergence may occur as the plant transitions from dormancy.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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