Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink)
Along with Silene virginica (Fire Pink), Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink) is one of my favorite "red" flowers of late spring.
The striking tubular flowers are remarkable -- I'd imagine ruby-throated hummingbirds would visit them, although I've not seen that. This plant was at the Botanical Gardens of Asheville - a robust specimen!
The striking tubular flowers are remarkable -- I'd imagine ruby-throated hummingbirds would visit them, although I've not seen that. This plant was at the Botanical Gardens of Asheville - a robust specimen!
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cute......i see my country's name is the flowers' too....
ReplyDeleteI was just given a pass along Indian Pink this weekend, and it was the first plant to go in the ground. I'm so excited about it, and hope it will spread!
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