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Redbirds In A Tree

Scrophularia Macrantha

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Scrophularia macrantha, commonly known as Redbirds In A Tree, is a striking perennial native to New Mexico's mountains. Sporting red tubular flowers resembling perched birds, it attracts hummingbirds from mid-summer to fall. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a similar spread. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil, making it an eye-catching choice for water-wise gardens.

Sun HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type Perennial
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — it requires well-drained soil
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a similar spreadRedbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — Preferring full sun to partial shadeRedbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — commonly known as Redbirds In A TreeRedbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — is a striking perennial native to New Mexico's mountainsRedbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — Sporting red tubular flowers resembling perched birds, it attracts hummingbirds from mid-summer to fallScrophularia Macrantha+4

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Scrophulariaceae

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Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — it requires well-drained soil
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a similar spread
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — Preferring full sun to partial shade
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — commonly known as Redbirds In A Tree
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — is a striking perennial native to New Mexico's mountains
Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia Macrantha) — Sporting red tubular flowers resembling perched birds, it attracts hummingbirds from mid-summer to fall
Scrophularia Macrantha
Scrophularia Macrantha
Scrophularia Macrantha
Scrophularia Macrantha
Scrophularia Macrantha

Photograph: peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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