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California Figwort

Scrophularia Californica

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Overview

Scrophularia californica, commonly known as California Figwort, is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It typically stands at 3-6 feet tall with a similar spread, thriving in USDA zones 7-10. This deciduous plant showcases green foliage and small, maroon flowers from spring to early summer. Adaptable to partial shade and moist conditions, it provides an ideal habitat for beneficial insects, especially bees. It's perfect for naturalistic landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 5–9
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — This deciduous plant showcases green foliage and small, maroon flowers from spring to early summer
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — The square stems and lance-shapedCalifornia Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — commonly known as California FigwortCalifornia Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — is a perennial shrub native to the western United StatesCalifornia Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — It typically stands at 3-6 feet tall with a similar spread, thriving in USDA zones 7-10California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — it provides an ideal habitat for beneficial insectsCalifornia Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — commonly referred to as California Figwort+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae

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California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — It's perfect for naturalistic landscape designs
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — The square stems and lance-shaped
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — commonly known as California Figwort
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — is a perennial shrub native to the western United States
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — It typically stands at 3-6 feet tall with a similar spread, thriving in USDA zones 7-10
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — it provides an ideal habitat for beneficial insects
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — commonly referred to as California Figwort
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — is a versatile native perennial that is an excellent addition to a diverse landscape design
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — This understated gem thrives in USDA zones 7 through 10, preferring partial shade to full sun
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — although it flourishes in moist
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — well-drained soils with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — <br><br>Characteristically
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — the plant exhibits a clumping habit
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet and spreading approximately 1 to 2 feet wide
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — making it a suitable choice for background plantings or as an integral part of a native plant garden
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — This deciduous plant showcases green foliage and small, maroon flowers from spring to early summer
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — Adaptable to partial shade and moist conditions
California Figwort (Scrophularia Californica) — California Figwort is adaptable to various soil types

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