Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica

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About This Plant

Indian Pink boasts bright red flowers with five petals that surround a yellow center. They are very attractive to hummingbirds, and make an eyecatching garden centerpiece. It prefers a shadier area, and does well in soil with high organic matter. It is considered endangered or imperiled in much of its native range.

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