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variegated water figwort

Scrophularia auriculata 'Variegata' (v)

Genus: Scrophularia
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

An erect herbaceous perennial with square stems bearing ovate leaves with broad cream margins, and lax panicles of small brownish flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in boggy soil in dappled or partial shade. Prevent seed formation, and green leaved seedlings, by removing flower stalks as they appear

Pruning

Remove flowering heads as they form

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Can be damaged by slugs, caterpillars and figwort weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years