Growing Spigelia (Pinkroot) in Big Bend, Wisconsin

Family Loganiaceae
Genus: Spigelia. Pinkroot family (Loganiaceae), notable for pink flowers, late spring bloomer.

Photograph Spigelia species 'variety'
Description and comments
Spigelia
marilandica
'Little Redhead'

Common Name: = Woodland Pinkroot (USDA).
Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Southeastern United States. Late spring perennial with red and yellow flowers. Grows to 12 inches.
Grown in trial bed: B53
Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC).
Desc: Grown in full sun, richly composted raised bed. Erect and sturdy branches. Typical height 12 inches.
7/7/2008: - Very healthy plant. Nice green lush leaves, substantial new growth. Clump is expand. Attractive and abundant flowers. Outstanding garden plant! image 7/7/2008.

Photograph	Spigelia species 'variety' Description and comments
	Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead' Common Name: = Woodland Pinkroot (USDA). Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Southeastern United States. Late spring perennial with red and yellow flowers. Grows to 12 inches. Grown in trial bed: B53 Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC). Desc: Grown in full sun, richly composted raised bed. Erect and sturdy branches. Typical height 12 inches. 7/7/2008: - Very healthy plant. Nice green lush leaves, substantial new growth. Clump is expand. Attractive and abundant flowers. Outstanding garden plant! image 7/7/2008.

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