Scrophularia auriculata - Water Figwort, Native Pond Marginal Plant
Scrophularia auriculata - Water Figwort, Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Scrophularia auriculata (sometimes sold as Scrophularia aquatica), known as water figwort, is a UK native of pond edges, ditches and marshes. It has square, winged stems, wrinkled dark green leaves and, from June to September, small yellow-green flowers with a reddish-brown upper lip.
Water figwort at a glance
| Botanical name | Scrophularia auriculata (syn. S. aquatica) |
|---|---|
| Common name | Water figwort, water betony |
| Plant type | Upright perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 60 cm–1 m tall, 50–100 cm wide |
| Flowers | Small, yellow-green with a reddish-brown upper lip, June to September |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Permanently damp soil, from clay to chalk; any pH |
| Pond depth | 0–10 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | UK and Ireland (native wild flower) |
Is water figwort good for wildlife?
Yes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list and is a food plant for figwort weevils and figwort sawfly larvae.
Where to plant it
- The edge of a wildlife pond, 0–10 cm deep
- Damp ground beside ditches and streams
- Wild-flower and wildlife plantings
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in permanently damp soil. It self-seeds. Slugs, caterpillars and figwort weevils can strip the leaves, but this is part of its wildlife value.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 10cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 80 - 120cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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