Scrophularia macrantha (Red birds in a tree)

Cultivation

Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Best in soil with high mineral content. Too fertile soil will cause rapid but weak growth. Tolerates dry conditions but should get deep, regular moisture in dry climates. Benefits from some afternoon shade in climates with hot, dry summers.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy, Clump-forming

Native to

Southwestern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic