Scrophularia auriculata 'Variegata' (v)
variegated water figwort
An erect herbaceous perennial with square stems bearing ovate leaves with broad cream margins, and lax panicles of small brownish flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Variegated Cream | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Brown | Green Variegated Cream | ||
Autumn | Brown | Green Variegated Cream | ||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Scrophularia can be herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with broad leaves in pairs on square stems, and small 2-lipped flowers in loose terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in boggy soil in dappled or partial shade. Prevent seed formation, and green leaved seedlings, by removing flower stalks as they appear
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Remove flowering heads as they form
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs, caterpillars and Figwort Weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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