Maryland Figwort
Scrophularia marilandica
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Maryland Figwort is a Virginia wildflower that typically reaches 4–7 ft and blooms all summer into 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
- Fall, Summer
- 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 part 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: 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.