
Scrophularia californica
California Figwort
Plant family: Scrophulariaceae - Figwort	Rating:
Plant type: Shrub
Plant origin: N/A, California

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One Gallon	0	* *	12.99

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Flower Color

Red

Blooming Season

Height

3-5 feet

Spread

1-5 feet

Sun / Shade

Monthly Water

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Wildlife Friendliness Rating

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Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Riparian
Best Soil Conditions > Learn More
Decomposed Granite, Sand, Sandy Loam
Special Characteristic
Fire Resistance, Good in Containers

Plant Highlights

The California Figwort is a beautiful, upright perennial that stands about 3 to 5 ft high and produces deep tor bright red blossoms. The leaves are usually a lighter green, and produce leaves that have cerated edges. The blossoms are loved by bumble bees and it also serves as forage for several butterfly species. They bloom from March to May, filling the spring with red blossoms in the highland and mountain areas, from Baja to B.C..

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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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Scrophularia californica

California Figwort

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Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

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