Common Figwort

9cm Pot, Seed Packet, Wildflower Plugs

Scrophularia nodosa Dark reddish brown flowers in open, branched cluster.

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Latin Name: Scrophularia nodosa

Common Name(s): Common Figwort

Plant Type: Perennial

Habitat: Damp, Shade

Colour:

Red

Height:

60-90cm

Flowering Time:

June - August

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Description

Common Figwort Scrophularia names include figwort, woodland figwort, and common figwort. Once thought to be able to cure scrofula throat disease because of its throat-like shape by the doctrine of signatures.

Common figwort can be found in woodlands and other damp soils along hedgerows. A relatively tall plant growing to around 80-90cm tall, with showy leaf stalks – making a great ornamental garden plant. The square stems bear gorgeous maroon flowers over the summer months.

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June, July, August

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Country of Origin

GB

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