Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'
Best vibrant blooms for attracting pollinators to shady gardens.
This native perennial offers a long bloom season with striking red and yellow flowers, attracting pollinators to your garden. It's adaptable to various light conditions and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for adding color and life to your landscape.
$18.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting to support local wildlife
- Homeowners seeking distinctive, eye-catching garden accents
- Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, hassle-free native plants
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate garden impact
- Gardeners with full sun or very dry garden spots
- Families with curious pets or young children
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Trumpet-shaped blooms act as a magnet for hummingbirds and beneficial insects.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention once established in the right soil conditions.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from spring through late summer.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones and varying light exposures.
Landscape Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or mass garden plantings.
Native Ecological Value
Supports local biodiversity as a high-performing native perennial species.
Key Specs
Bloom Color
Bright Red trumpets with yellow on the inside
Bloom Period
Long bloom period from spring through summer
Genus & Species
Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'
Mature Height
24 to 28 inches
Mature Spread
20 to 24 inches
Plant Spacing
16 to 20 inches
Planting Depth
Plant even with the soil in pot
Planting Time
Spring or fall planting
Soil Type
Does well in consistently moist, well-drained soil
Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade
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