Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead Gentiana this easy-to-grow perennial forms 2'

this easy-to-grow perennial forms 2' tall x 2' wide clumps of upright stems

and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F

Each two-toned

The clumps are topped with large light lavender flowers atop 3' tall scapes in late spring

Zephyranthes 'Pink Panther' is a splendid 2005 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead Gentiana this easy-to-grow perennial forms 2'We received this compact form of the wonderful North American native Indian pink from plantsman and garden writer Pam Harper, who extolled its virtues after many years in her garden. Pam originally got the plant years earlier from Bob McCartney of Woodlanders Nursery. While all Spigelia marilandica are great plants, Spigelia 'Little Redhead' is more compact, topping out at 21" tall. The stalks are topped from mid May until mid July (NC) with stunning,