How to grow Indian Pink

Spigelia marilandica

Partial Sun
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Full Shade
Medium

Indian Pink grows best in partial to full shade in soil with high organic content. It is a very hardy plant. It should be planted no later than the end of July for use in gardens and containers. Once established it should not to be transplanted. ¹

Harvesting Indian pink

Collect rootstock, after the flowers fade. The root is best used when fresh but can be harvested in the autumn then dried for herb use. Avoid harvesting from the wild.

How long does Indian pink take to grow?

These estimates for how long Indian pink takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Indian pink to germinate?: 83 days
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Indian pink Folklore & Trivia

This plant was used by the Cherokee and other Native American tribes as a ritual and ceremonial herb to induce visions and foretell the future. ¹

Other names for Indian pink

Woodland pinkroot

Spigelia marilandica (L.) L.

Footnotes

¹ North Creek Nurseries

² Missouri Botanical Garden