Perennials

Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

Little Redhead Indian pink

Little Redhead Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica, Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Dark red tubes open to yellow stars above upright green foliage. A showy woodland-border plant particularly attractive to hummingbirds. Grow in rich, moist garden soil.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 24–28 in. tall × 20–24 in. wide
Water: Moderate; moist and well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 5b–9
Bloom: Red with yellow interiors; late spring–summer.

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Prefers consistent moisture.
Wet soil: Good drainage is essential; no standing water.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: Selection of an eastern North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Growing & care

Maintenance: Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.

Sources & photo credits

Walters Gardens

nursery-crop-extension.mgcafe.uky.edu

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Little Redhead Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica, Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized promotional use

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.