Maryland Figwort
Scrophularia marilandica
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Maryland Figwort is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–7 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with green/maroon flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 4–7 ft
- Spread
- 2–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall
- Bloom Color
- Green/maroon
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; beneficial insect garden; woodland edge; back border
- Wildlife Value
- Limited; high nectar plant
Maryland Figwort grows best in full sun or shade with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 4–7 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Limited; high nectar plant. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, beneficial insect garden, woodland edge, back border.
Good to know: Small flowers with very high nectar value.