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Spigelia marilandica |
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| Synonym(s) |
Lonicera marilandica |
| Common name |
indian pink |
| Family |
loganiaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z5-9) |
| Flowers |
red/yellow (June) |
| Size |
12-24" |
| Light |
part-full shade |
| Cultural notes |
prefers moist soil |
Clump-forming perennial with trumpet-shaped flowers - red outside, yellow inside. I bought ours as a fair-sized plant in mid-May of 2007, so when in spring of 2008 I still did not see any return at all in early May, I thought for sure it had perished. By the middle of the month, when the smallest bit of green pushed through the soil, I regained some hope - and by late June, I saw its flowers once again. I guess the plant had woken up in a warmer zone that first year...
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| | First sign of return on May 10, 2009 |
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We left this plant behind in our Pennsylvania garden (and wish it well); we don't grow it in Houston. One or more images of this plant are included in my stock photo catalog About my plant portraits
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Visitors to this page have left the following comments| Pam | May 14, 2009 | I planted some Spigelia marilandica last year, and I haven't seen any signs of life yet (today is May 14). I live in Chalfont, which is a bit south of you. I was wondering whether yours have emerged yet. Thanks
Mine returned in the first week of May this year (see photo above). If yours is in a shaded location, it may be a bit later to return, but I'd expect growth to resume very soon. |
| Patt | Feb 05, 2013 | Planted one of the Spigelia marilandica last year just to try it out and I love how it looks, mine seems to have golden leaves which makes the blooms just pop in color. Can't wait to see if it comes back this spring!! If so I will be buying more! |
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