By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Indian pink wildflowers (Spigelia marilandica) are found across most areas of the southeastern United States, as far north as New Jersey and as far west as Texas. This stunning native plant is threatened in many areas, primarily due to indiscriminate harvesting by overzealous gardeners. Spigelia Indian pink is easy to grow, but if you have a hankering for growing Indian pink plants, be a good sport and leave Indian pink wildflowers in their natural environment. Instead, purchase the plant from a greenhouse or nursery that specializes in native plants or wildflowers. Read on for more Indian pink information. Spigelia Indian Pink Information Indian pink is a clump-forming perennial that reaches mature heights of 12 to 18 inches. The emerald-green foliage provides delightful contrast to the vivid red flowers, which appear in late spring and early summer. The flared, tube-shaped flowers, highly attractive
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