Woodland Pinkroot
(Spigelia marilandica)
Woodland Pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica)
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Hill Craddock
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Photo by: Hill Craddock | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Hill Craddock | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-11T18:41:35Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Spigelia marilandica, commonly known as Woodland Pinkroot, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the rich, moist, wooded areas, and stream banks of the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters). The plant features upright, clump-forming growth with glossy green leaves. During the summer, it produces tubular flowers with striking yellow throats and crimson exteriors that are quite showy and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Woodland Pinkroot is valued for its unique and vibrant flowers, which add a splash of color to shady garden spots. It is often used in woodland gardens, native plant gardens, and as a border plant in partially shaded areas. It requires consistently moist soil and benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture. While it prefers part shade or full shade, it can tolerate morning sun with adequate moisture. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can suffer from root rot if drainage is poor. Woodland Pinkroot is not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness, making it a well-behaved addition to the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
Woodland Pinkroot is valued for its unique and vibrant flowers, which add a splash of color to shady garden spots. It is often used in woodland gardens, native plant gardens, and as a border plant in partially shaded areas. It requires consistently moist soil and benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture. While it prefers part shade or full shade, it can tolerate morning sun with adequate moisture. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can suffer from root rot if drainage is poor. Woodland Pinkroot is not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness, making it a well-behaved addition to the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Red
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist, wooded areas, and stream banks in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Indian-Pink, Pinkroot, Spigelia, Maryland Pinkroot
Scientific Names: , Spigelia marilandica, Lonicera marilandica, Spigelia lonicera, Spigelia quadrifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Spigelia marilandica (L.) L.