Species from eastern North America
Common name: Indian pink
Photographed in Boyle Park, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Common name: Indian pink
Species from eastern North America
Photographed at Boyle Park, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink or Woodland pinkroot) is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family that is used as ornamental plant. It flowers in June and tends to be found low moist woods, ravines, or streambanks in partial or full shade. It will grow to 1 to 2 feet high with a spread of 0.5 to 1.5 feet.
