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Scrophularia Vernalis Seeds for Garden Planting

Scrophularia Vernalis Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Germination: Germinates within ~2–4 weeks under favorable conditions.

Seed Preparation: Optional soaking overnight can help improve germination.

Sowing: Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed; lightly cover seeds with soil or press into soil surface



How to Grow

Soil: Well‑drained, organic‑rich soil.

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Light: Prefers partial to full shade

Tips


Serves as a gentle pollinator attractor rather than a showy focal plant.


Ideal for shaded or woodland‑style garden settings.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

hardy

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scrophularia Vernalis Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scrophularia vernalis, commonly called yellow figwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) known for its ecological value and understated floral clusters. It thrives in partial to full shade with well‑drained, nutrient‑rich soil and is excellent for adding subtler texture and insect‑attracting blooms to shaded borders or woodland‑style gardens

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

50–70 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

moderate watering

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000197938

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scrophularia vernalis different from colorful bedding flowers?

It is valued for its natural woodland character and subtle blooms, making it ideal for informal gardens and habitat-style landscapes.

Can it be planted in shaded woodland borders?

Yes. It grows well in lightly shaded areas with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil.

Which plants pair well with Scrophularia vernalis?

Ferns, hostas, pulmonaria, and woodland geraniums create harmonious shade garden displays.

Does it suit wildlife-friendly planting schemes?

Yes. Its natural growth habit blends well into ecological and woodland-style gardens.

Can it add texture beneath taller shrubs?

Yes. Upright stems provide gentle vertical interest below shrubs and small ornamental trees.

Do beneficial insects visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season.