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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Spigelia marilandica
Indian pink 'Wisley Jester'
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 50cm tall, with narrowly oval leaves and tubular crimson flowers in terminal clusters in early summer, the spreading lobes a contrasting pale yellow
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushyClumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClaySand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds