Scrophularia nodosa var. marilandica
$6.00
Late Figwort
Recommended by a customer for its value in attracting native bees and predatory insects, Late Figwort’s tiny greenish-red tubular flowers almost drip with nectar in late summer. Multi-branched stems have deep green leaves that hold seed pods in fall.Right at home in the dappled shade of woodland gardens where its airy habit is so charming. Multiple medicinal uses for Native Americans.
Figworts are one of those plants that are not super showy but stop you in your tracks for some mysterious reason. Even people who typically like showy blousy flowers find the plants captivating. If only this could be captured in a photo!
Part shade. Height 4′ plus. Spread 3′ plus. Deer resistant. Zones 4-7. Native.
3.5″ pot