'Orange Slices' Spigelia
Perennial
- Bright orange, tubular flowers draw hummingbirds and other pollinators!
- Native perennial for low-maintenance gardens.
- Contrasting dark stems emphasize stunning green foliage.
- Zones 5-9, sun to part sun, 18-20" tall and 16-18" wide at maturity.
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Description
Spigelia is an extremely versatile perennial- it grows naturally in either sun or shade! This perennial can be found growing in the wild in woodlands and along streambanks throughout the Eastern United States. It's wildly popular among wildflower enthusiasts and highly sought after!
Details
Common name: Spigelia
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Height x width: 18-22" X 18"
Flower color: Orange
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, summer
Bloom time: Late spring, midsummer
Features: Proven Winners, native, container plant, deer resistant, specimen
Uses: Border, Cottage gardening, Pollinator garden, Massing, Cut flower, Specimen, Native gardens
How to Grow
Light: Can be grown in full shade but displays best flowers under full sun to part sun.
Water: Average
Spacing: 1.5 - 2 ft apart
Fertilizing: None required; if desired, apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove dead or damaged foliage in spring. Lightly prune after initial blooming period. Divide in spring, we do not recommend transplanting once this plant is fully established.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.