Quick answer: Woodland pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
Photo: John Flannery from Richmond County, North Carolina, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Moist, sandy, fertile soils - sandy loam, medium loam, acid-based |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-May |
| Height | Up to 28 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts hummingbirds |
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: both live-plant candidates found (bare-root and 'Little Redhead' cultivar) went to "Currently unavailable" on live verification. No working ASIN as of this pass.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Woodland pinkroot
Where is Woodland pinkroot native?
Woodland pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica) is native to 16 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Woodland pinkroot bloom?
Woodland pinkroot blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Woodland pinkroot need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry. Soil: Moist, sandy, fertile soils - sandy loam, medium loam, acid-based. Mature height: Up to 28 in tall.
Is Woodland pinkroot good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts hummingbirds.
Is Woodland pinkroot deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Woodland pinkroot is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Woodland pinkroot?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Spigelia marilandica by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Woodland pinkroot.
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- Coralberry Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
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