Intro: Erect, clump-forming perennial of moist woods and stream banks, usually in circumneutral soils over limestone or other mafic rock.

Stems: Stems wiry, unbranched, smooth.

Leaves: Leaves opposite, sessile, oval to lance-shaped, 2-4 in. long, smooth.

Inforescence:

Flowers: Flowers in a terminal, one-sided spike that curves slightly at the tip; scarlet red with yellow inner surface; to 2 in. long; erect-tubular, with 5 short, pointed, spreading corolla lobes and a protruding style.

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Height: 1-2 ft.

plant sale text: Pinkroot is a spectacular, upright perennial with striking red and yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds in the summer. This species thrives in full to partially shaded areas with rich, moist soil, however it will tolerate more sun if given enough moisture. The seeds of pinkroot exhibit a seed dispersal mechanism called “explosive dehiscence”…they are essentially spring-loaded within their capsules and will shoot out up to several feet when ripe.

bloom table text:

description: Erect, clump-forming perennial of moist woods and stream banks, usually in circumneutral soils over limestone or other mafic rock.

stems: Stems wiry, unbranched, smooth.

leaves: Leaves opposite, sessile, oval to lance-shaped, 2-4 in. long, smooth.

inflorescence:

flowers: Flowers in a terminal, one-sided spike that curves slightly at the tip; scarlet red with yellow inner surface; to 2 in. long; erect-tubular, with 5 short, pointed, spreading corolla lobes and a protruding style.

fruits:

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native range: southeastern United States