Spigelia dolichostachya
Spigelia dolichostachya, commonly known as Long-spiked Spigelia, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in part shade with medium water requirements. It typically grows to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters and blooms with red and pink flowers from July to September. This plant prefers loamy, peaty soil and is suitable for USDA zones 6–9.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
6–9
Flower colors
This plant prefers part shade conditions and requires medium watering. It thrives in loamy and peaty soils.
Blooms occur in July, August, and September with red and pink flowers.