Common Figwort

Scrophularianodosa

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scrophularia (skrof-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
nodosa (nod-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Birmingham, AL (Zone 8a) | August 2016 | positive

Seeds germinated fairly consistently following 60 days of refrigeration and subjected to fluctuating temperatures. Seedlings did very wel...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | July 2011 | positive

It doesn't look like this should be hardy in my zone from the information here, but mine did survive our Minnesota winter this past year ...Read More

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