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.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

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