I stumbled on this plant while looking for seeds for herbs. Every site I visited had this plant or seeds as out of stock.
If anyone has seeds to trade, please let me know.
Thanks
Looking for Spigelia marilandica - Indian Spring Seeds
That's very very pretty, Rose.
I know! And now I'm on the hunt for it. Have a wonderful holiday.
Well it's a hummingbird magnet and a native to boot. I'm on board! I'll start digging too. Merry Christmas dear. :)
Merry Christmas to you as well!
Hi! I've been looking for this plant for years - hopefully, someone will want to do a trade with me.
All these vendors on DG supposed to have the plant: http://davesgarden.com/products/ps/go/48891/
Plus available commercially from a few different sources:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=spigelia+marilandica&rh=n%3A1055398%2Ck%3Aspigelia+marilandica&ajr=0
http://www.plantdelights.com/Spigelia-marilandica/productinfo/2315/
http://www.sunfarm.com/picks/spigeliamarilandica-125812.phtml
No seeds, tho'.
Keep us posted.
A.
p.s. don't buy native wildflowers from any source you can't verify - don't want to support anyone who is wild collecting...
I dmailed the DG'ers that offered it on their trade lists, but never heard back from them.
I would rather try seeds but I might have to buy the plant if I can't find any.
Just curious, why should we stay away from wild collectors?
Happy New Year!
Rose, if plants and seeds are collected from the wild, they tend to disappear from over-harvests.
KayJones, I understand.
Thanks
Someone is selling these plants on ebay. I have them in my garden but I have never seen them re-seed. They are slow growers, but they are beauties.
Judy
Judy, is in an annual or perennial for you? What zone are you in?
zone 5 they are perennial here, but slow growers.
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Perennials » Spigelia » marilandica
SPIGELIA marilandica Size 4" pot - $15.00
Holy Cow! That's too rich for MY wallet! $15.00 is just part of the cost - you have to add shipping costs.
Yikes!
On ebay, Clampams General Store is the seller with a 99,8% positive feedback rating.
Listed as Indian Pinks. three plants for $11.99 and $6.50 for postage plus free shipping for any additional plants you may buy.
I ordered other plants from this seller, a year ago and I was happy with them,
Jack-in-a-pulpit and ostrich ferns.
I have found a couple of independent sources - small native nurseries that sell plants for $6 - $8 each.
Let me know if you are interested. I haven't seen a seed source.
A.
Thanks for the sources - I have to wait til spring but will definitely check these out. It is really a beautiful plant!
Enjoy the weekend.
rose