
Indian Pink (spigelia marilandica) prefers full sun to partial shade and is considered to be Zone 5 tolerant – perhaps to 4 in some locales. It blooms in Early Summer. Although called Indian Pink the flowers are actually bright crimson with a bright yellow lining. It is also known as Woodland Pinkroot. This plant is under-used by hummingbird gardeners but is an excellent plant for a yard with tall established trees that cast light shade beneath them. Indian Pink comes up quite late in the spring, so mark the planting spot to avoid accidentally over-planting it. It is a low-growing plant the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds find easily as they scout the landscape for food sources. It is a perennial that takes well-drained soil in part to full shade.
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