Scrophularia lanceolata
(also known as Early figwort, American figwort, Hare figwort)
zones 3-7
35 seeds
Figworts may not be well-known for their outstanding beauty, but they’re one of the best plants for attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other nectar-loving wildlife! As an added bonus, most browsing wildlife find the vegetation distasteful and won’t eat it.
Often described as “weedy” looking, Lanceleaf figwort is a perennial found growing in disturbed soil on roadsides and around buildings. Its leaves resemble stinging nettle. It can reach heights of over 5 feet tall and blooms from May-July. The flowers are tiny, but unique and best appreciated at close range. It has a preference for light shade, but is fairly adaptable. It will reseed if allowed.
Figworts have traditionally been used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Scrophularia lanceolata
(also known as Early figwort, American figwort, Hare figwort)
zones 3-7
35 seeds
Figworts may not be well-known for their outstanding beauty, but they’re one of the best plants for attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other nectar-loving wildlife! As an added bonus, most browsing wildlife find the vegetation distasteful and won’t eat it.
Often described as “weedy” looking, Lanceleaf figwort is a perennial found growing in disturbed soil on roadsides and around buildings. Its leaves resemble stinging nettle. It can reach heights of over 5 feet tall and blooms from May-July. The flowers are tiny, but unique and best appreciated at close range. It has a preference for light shade, but is fairly adaptable. It will reseed if allowed.
Figworts have traditionally been used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
