Water Figwort. A marginal aquatic with yellowish green leaves boldly marked with cream. Clusters of yellowish green flowers with a brown lip from early summer to early autumn. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers June to September. Partial shade. Hardy.
Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’
A marginal aquatic with yellowish green leaves boldly marked with cream. Clusters of yellowish green flowers with a brown lip from early summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Scrophularia |
|---|---|
| Species | auriculata |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Water Figwort |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green, brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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