Scrophularia lanceolata
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American figwort
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American woodlands
- public plants
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- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Scrophularia lanceolata is
Scrophularia lanceolata, or American figwort, is an herbaceous wildflower native to the woodlands of North America. It is a plant that finds its home in quiet, dappled spaces.
You will notice its structure as it reaches upward in your garden. It prefers a moderate environment where it can settle into the soil with consistent moisture.
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People and Scrophularia lanceolata
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Early recognition
Indigenous peoples in North America observed this wildflower in its native woodland settings. It was part of the local flora long before it entered formal botanical records.
- 19th century
Botanical categorization
As naturalists cataloged the plants of the continent, Scrophularia lanceolata gained its place in early scientific texts. It became known as a distinct member of the figwort family.
- Modern era
Garden presence
Gardeners now invite this plant into woodland-style gardens. You might choose to grow it from seed to observe its development in partial sun.
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Frequently asked about Scrophularia lanceolata
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Scrophularia lanceolata?
Scrophularia lanceolata is a species in the Scrophularia genus. Commonly known as American figwort, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to North American woodlands.
How do you care for Scrophularia lanceolata?
Reference care guidance for Scrophularia lanceolata: partial sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Scrophularia lanceolata?
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