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    Scrophularia macrantha

    Also Known As

    • Red Birds in a Tree

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4b-10b

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    Scrophularia macrantha plant details

    Scrophularia macrantha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scrophularia macrantha

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rare, rock garden, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scrophularia macrantha

    USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    avail 4/1 NEW bushy perennial forms an irregular mound about 20" with fresh green foliage; red "bird" flowers from June until frost, adored by hummers! Best in sun, needs well drained mineral soil (does not want compost or organic soil), sandy is great. R

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Invite a flock of flowery crimson birds to your garden early Spring through Fall with this long-blooming, DROUGHT, HEAT & CLAY tolerant native to the highlands of New Mexico. This very rare Penstemon relative makes a rockstar hellstrip plant the hummingbirds adore. Growing to 36" high & 18" wide with handsome sprays of deep green, serrated foliage it's found on steep rocky cliffs at elevations of over 7000' making it an excellent plant for those of you in mountainous areas. It loves to intertwine with neighboring plants for support, Salvias are excellent buddies.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Introduced in 1996 by High Country Gardens, this rare penstemon cousin has showy crimson tubular flowers which are produced in generous sprays above rich green serrated foliage. This southwestern uplands wildflower has shown great adaptability in gardens. Perennial. Sandy soil, clay or loam. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Sometimes we like common names and this is one of those time. New Mexico native where it grows in moist canyons. Small white-lipped red tubular flowers in clustered congeniality throughout the summer to the delight of the nectar feeders. Likes to lean on other plants.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Scrophularia macrantha plant

    How to Grow Scrophularia macrantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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