Description
Dappled shade of woodland gardens.
Scrophularia marilandica, commonly known as figwort, is an upright, square-stemmed, perennial with multiple branching that typically grows to 5-10 tall.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | figwort |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 5.00 to 10.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Greenish-purple |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Scrophularia marilandica care
Grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in part shade. Thrives in sandy loams.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 35C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Scrophularia marilandica special feature
Common name of figwort is in reference to an early use of the plant in treating piles (once known as figs). Additional common name of carpenters square is in reference to the grooved square plant stems.
Scrophularia marilandica uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Rhizomes and roots are used to treat high blood pressure, fever, bile and other intestinal pains and cold and sore throats