- Hardy perennial growing 2 to 5 feet tall in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers range from pastel pink or yellow to flame colored
- They attract small native bees and other insects
- Foliage is a favorite of the Checkerspot butterfly larvae
- Spreads by seed and by shallow rooted rhizomes
- Plant is a wonderful filler for semi-shaded spots and is a favorite of butterfly gardeners and creek restorers
- Found in all sections
Scrophularia californica
Origin | Bay Hills, Chabot RP, East Bay, Huckleberry RP, Mt. Diablo, Redwood RP, Shell Ridge, Sibley RP, Tilden RP, Wildcat RP |
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Size | 1 gallon |
bloom season | Apr |
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pollinators | Bees |
pollinators | Birds |
pollinators | Butterflies |
habitat | Coastal scrub |
growth habit | Creeping |
dormancy | Evergreen |
sun | Full Sun |
soil | Good |
habitat | Grassland |
pollinators | Hummingbirds |
bloom season | Jul |
bloom season | Jun |
water | Low |
bloom season | Mar |
bloom season | May |
habitat | Mixed evergreens |
water | Mod |
soil | Moderate |
sun | Part Shade |
soil | Poor |
flower color | Red |
soil | Well-drained |
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