early figwort

Botanical Name: Scrophularia lanceolata
Plant Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)

Description: Though it may appear weedy, the inconspicuous greenish-brown globular flowers produce abundant nectar, attracting a wide range of pollinators from native bees to hummingbirds.  Grows 2 to 6 ft with long lanceolate leaves.

Growing Conditions: Tolerates wide range of soils from wet to average, prefers partial to full shade. 

Bloom Time: Mid, May - Jul
Bloom Color: Green to reddish-brown

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Flowers are rich in nectar attracting birds and pollinators.  Especially beneficial for native bees.

Native Status: Native throughout the Northeastern US and Canada south through Maryland and Virginia.

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden, Native Bee Conservation Garden