Scrophularia atrata
Identification
Description
Scrophularia atrata, Bubble Bee Plant is a two to four foot perennial with three foot spikes of maroon 1/4-1/2" flowers that seems to be the place to be if you're a bumble bee or a butterfly. (Bubble bees do not bother with us mere mortals, they go right to the flowers). We've sat a few feet away and watched them bumble their way into the flower. The Chalcedon Checkerspot lives on this species and sequesters Iridoid glycosides from the plant, making the larva poisonous and adults unpalatable. So, unless you're a butterfly, do not eat this plant. Black figwort looks woodsy. Suitable for a redwood garden. We've seen this on a north slope in Arroyo Grande in oil sand, in Lompoc in open beach sand and in Availa in horrible sand on hard pan. . Rainfall is about 18"/year. A rare plant that is native from Availa to Lompoc.
Characteristics
Scrophularia atrata Black Figwort tolerates sand.
Scrophularia atrata Black Figwort's foliage type is evergreen.
Scrophularia atrata Black Figwort's flower color is red.
Ranges for Scrophularia atrata
| ph: | 6.00 to 7.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 1.50 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 70.00 to 150.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 100 | $ 8.99 |
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