Latin Name: Spigelia marilandica 'Orange Slices' Height: 16 - 20 inches Spread: 16 - 18 inches Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun; Part Shade Bloom Time: June to July Hardiness Zone: 5b-9 Description: Orange Slices Spigelia features orange red tubular flowers with a star shaped tip. This tip and the insides of the tubes are yellow. These flowers can be cut for fresh enjoyment. They are also self-cleaning, no need to deadhead. Foliage is a lovely dark green and wedge shaped, found on stems occurring in upright clumps. Spigelias perform best in rich, moist soils that are well-drained and in full sun to part shade conditions. More flowers occur when planted in full sun. They will tolerate full shade or soggy soils. Spigelia is native to Southeastern United States, including Kentucky, but is not native to Indiana. Attracts: Bees; Hummingbirds Other Names: Indian Pink; Woodland Pinkroot; Pink Root Photo courtesy of www.provenwinners.com
