Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

Lure hummingbirds and add vibrant color with the unusual flowers of Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead,’ a compact selection of a carefree North American native. The tubular blossoms are held upright on sturdy stems, the better to show off their bold red coloring and the yellow interior that reveals itself in the shape of a gold star at each flower's opening. ‘Little Redhead’ is smaller and tidier than other Indian Pinks, making it especially well-suited to life in the garden. The plant’s gleaming green foliage provides texture and shine over a long season. ‘Little Redhead’ thrives in moist, part-shade areas and will spread slowly in a site it likes. The flowers appear in late spring or early summer, lasting for weeks, with some possibility of intermittent repeat bloom into autumn. The plants will grow in full sun if moisture is steady. They also show some tolerance of wet soil.

Plants in the genus Spigelia marilandica are perennial wildflowers that are native to regions of the southeastern US. Commonly called Indian Pinks, they can be found growing in the wild in moist woodlands and along the banks of streams. In gardens, these plants thrive in part-shade areas where there is organically rich soil with steady moisture and good drainage. Hummingbirds love the flowers, which generally arrive in early summer and may repeat intermittently into fall.

For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

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Delivery Timing

We aim to deliver your plants at as close to the proper time for planting in your area as possible. To do so, we consider the USDA Hardiness Zone to which we're shipping, current and forecasted weather at the destination and along the shipping route, and whether your plants are ready for transplant.

In spring, we ship first to the warmest regions and move north as planting conditions improve. For fall deliveries, we begin with the coolest regions and work south. We frequently adjust shipping schedules when extreme weather could put plants at risk while in transit or soon after arrival.

Because different plants reach readiness at different rates and are weather-sensitive in varying degree, a single order may be delivered via multiple shipments. Plants sold as part of a collection, or that are otherwise meant to arrive together, will be shipped together. Please contact our customer service team with two weeks' advance notice if you anticipate being away at the expected time of delivery. 

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We deliver plants in various sizes and stages of growth, and the product detail pages of our website indicate the form and/or pot size in which the plant will be delivered. Pot sizes range from 1 pint to 1 gallon and larger. Many perennials, roses, shrubs and vines are delivered bareroot - that is, not in a container at all. Bulbs and tubers are generally delivered bareroot and fully dormant. We choose container sizes and delivery methods based on how each plant grows best, how we can minimize transplant shock, and how to minimize unnecessary bulk/weight in shipment. 

Caring for Your Plants Upon Arrival

It is important to acclimate greenhouse-grown plants to life outdoors. All plant shipments include simple instructions for handling your plants upon arrival. Further how-to information, including planting instructions, is available on each plant's product page.

Latin Name Pronunciation: spy-jeel' ee-uh

These North and South American native plants thrive in average, well-drained soil in partial shade (and will take more sun if the soil remains evenly moist). They are ideal candidates for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or planted along the edge of a pond.

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