Shade-tolerant flower plants with bold color
Indian Pink Plant, also known as Spigelia marilandica, brings vivid red-and-yellow blooms to shaded beds and woodland borders. This standout native perennial is prized by gardeners looking for native plants and pollinator friendly flowers that add real visual impact without needing full sun. We grow this selection for customers who want a reliable flowering plant with unusual tubular blooms, lush green foliage, and strong garden character. It is especially well suited for naturalized plantings, bird gardens, and part-shade landscapes.
Key Features
- ✓ Striking red tubular flowers with bright yellow star-shaped tips
- ✓ Native perennial that attracts birds and pollinators, especially hummingbirds
- ✓ Clump-forming habit with lush emerald green foliage
- ✓ Best for partial shade and moist, fertile soil
- ✓ A strong choice for woodland gardens and shaded landscape beds
Details
| Botanical Name | Spigelia marilandica |
| Common Name | Indian Pink, Fire Pink |
| Family | Loganiaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial flowering plant |
| Light Requirement | Partial shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Height | 2 ft |
| Spread | 8-10 in |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Preference | Moist, fertile |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July |
| Flower Color | Red with yellow centers |
| Wildlife Value | Birds, pollinators |
| Native Range | Southwestern and midwestern United States |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, rounded, bush-like |
Notable Characteristics of Fire Pink Plant
The foliage is lush and emerald green, giving this plant a full, healthy look even before bloom time. Its stems are thin and flexible, lined with layered oblong leaves that have smooth edges. As the leaves move upward on the stem, they become shorter and narrower, which helps the flowers stand out clearly above the foliage.
The blooms begin a few inches below the stem tip and are arranged in a neat descending line, with the lowest flower typically the largest. Each flower is tubular, upright, and richly red, finished with a bright yellow star at the opening. In the garden, this color contrast is hard to miss. It is one of the main reasons Indian Pink is so valued in shade plantings and hummingbird gardens.
Landscaping and Maintenance
In its natural woodland setting, Indian Pink can appear somewhat sparse because the flowers are small compared with its wide leaves and slender stems. In a garden setting, though, it becomes much more showy. Filtered light and less competition from dense overgrowth allow the blooms to present better and the clumps to read more clearly in the landscape.
We recommend it for woodland borders, native plant beds, and part-shade foundation areas where strong flower color is needed. One honest note: this is not the best choice for hot, exposed full-sun spots. It performs best where the soil stays moist and fertile, and where afternoon shade protects the foliage.
If you want a distinctive native perennial with hummingbird appeal and unusual flowers, Indian Pink is an easy plant to appreciate. With over 65 years of nursery experience since 1959, we grow selections that bring dependable beauty to real home landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
▾Is Indian Pink a good choice for pollinator friendly flower seeds gardens?
Yes. Indian Pink is valued for attracting pollinators and birds, with tubular blooms that are especially appealing to hummingbirds.
▾What light conditions does Indian Pink need?
Indian Pink grows best in partial shade. It is a strong option for gardeners searching for shade tolerant flower seeds and woodland-style plantings.
▾When does Indian Pink bloom in the garden?
This perennial typically blooms in May, June, and July, producing red flowers with bright yellow centers above lush green foliage.
Exposure
Spigelia Fire Pink thrives best in partial to full shade. It prefers dappled light or filtered sunlight, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas where it can avoid direct, harsh sunlight that may scorch its foliage.
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Usage
Shade Plant
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
4-9
