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Scrophularia lanceolata
lance-leaved figwort
Figworts don't have the showiest of flowers but they supply an incredible amount of nectar. Scrophularia species are highly recommended by the Xerces Society. They have: "special value to native bees: recognized by pollination ecologists as attracting a large numbers of native bees." Also a favorite of ruby-throated hummingbirds! Read more from Xerces Society here.
Blooming from May through July and reaching heights of 5 feet, lance-leaved figwort are very amenable from dry-moist soil, and any sun conditions. They just wont thrive in standing water.
Not only does the abundant Scrophularia nectar attract a variety of pollinators, but they are also the host plant for the caterpillars of many Checkerspot butterflies!
photo credit to: Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-
Scrophularia lanceolata (lance-leaved figwort)
type: Perennial sun needs: Sun to shade water needs: Moist to dry soils height: Ht. 5' plant spacing: space 12-18" apart bloom time: May, June, July bloom color: Red/green, not showy but one of the most abundant nectar sources for pollinators Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof). Plant for hummingbirds
