Spigelia Little Red Head

Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

Common Name: Spigelia

Spigelia is underutilized in the landscape due to limited availability, but it's poised to make an explosion in popularity. Why? It's a very versatile perennial-it grows naturally in either sun or shade. This perennial can be found growing in the wild in woodlands and along streambanks throughout the Eastern United States. It's wildly popular among wildflower enthusiasts and highly sought after.

'Little Redhead' is a superior selection of the species, vegetatively propagated to ensure uniformity. Dark red tubular flowers with yellow interiors are produced above top of an upright clump of dark green, wedge-shaped leaves. Everyone who has seen this variety has loved it. This genus requires good drainage to thrive, so do not plant in areas with standing water.

Height:

24.0-28.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5B,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Early Summer

Midsummer

Long Blooming

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Modern

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Container

Cut Flower

Easy To Grow

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America