Mimbres Figwort, New Mexico Figwort, Redbirds in a Tree

Scrophulariamacrantha

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scrophularia (skrof-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
macrantha (ma-KRAN-tha)
Synonym
Scrophularia coccinea
Scrophularia neomexicana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Delta, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Parker, Colorado

Hebron, Kentucky

Dayton, Nevada

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Logan, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Sumner, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Logan, UT | June 2015 | positive

This is a much hardier plant than suggested. It did fine here with no protection, though the winter was rather mild. However it did dip...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2015 | neutral

Extraordinary length of bloom. Said to perform well in eastern N. America as well as in its native New Mexico. Moderately xeric.
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Colorado Springs, CO | May 2010 | positive

First planted one in a large tire, western exposure front yard, part shade/afternoon sun to protect from our cold winters & it failed, ev...Read More

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