Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead #1
Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead #1
Little Redhead Indian Pink
Bright red trumpets with yellow throats, hummingbird magnet, woodland edges
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Dark red tubular flowers with yellow interiors above a compact, upright clump of dark green, wedge-shaped leaves. Requires good drainage to thrive. An eastern US native loved by pollinators and a favorite of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Late to emerge in spring. 24 - 28"
Botanical Name- Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead
Pronunciation- spy-JEE-lee-uh mare-ih-LAN-dih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Red / yellow
Bloom Time- Late spring - mid summer
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Caramel' (woodland shade, red vs golden foliage)
Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds (primary), bees
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP48A
Yearly Care Instructions- Pinch spent blooms; keep soil moist and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back old growth in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be mixed with compost to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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