March 29, 2011
Got Shade? Check Out This Bright Beauty
 Your shade garden is full of lush shades of green, but finding brighter colors can be a challenge.
Luckily, shade does have its firecrackers, and one of them is a little-known perennial called Indian pink. In June, this southeastern wildflower sizzles with trumpet-shaped, fire-engine red flowers that open to yellow throats. And unlike other shade plants, which can be aggressive, Indian pink is very well behaved and doesn't naturalize or reseed excessively. Here's how to add this beauty to your shade garden:
Common name: Indian pink, Maryland pinkroot, woodland pinkroot
Botanical name: Spigelia marilandica
Plant type: Perennial
Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Family: Loganiaceae
Growing conditions
• Sun: Part to full shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained, humus-rich
• Moisture: Average to moist
Care
• Mulch: Mulch to preserve moisture in the soil.
• Pruning: None
• Fertilizer: None
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your shade garden with Indian pink. |
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To Extra Dirt! |
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A friend to
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The Club |
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