Indian Pink

Spigelia marilandica Loganiaceae

Other names

Pinkroot

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

SC South to FL and TX

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Peter Podaras, We-Du Nurseries

Description

Perennial herb reaching 2' in height; leaves ovate, to 4" long, sessile; flowers red outside, yellow inside,to 2" long.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses