Dog Figwort
Scrophularia canina
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Meneerke bloem
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus:
- Scrophularia
- Species:
- Scrophularia canina
- USDA Symbol:
- SCCA20
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, maroon, brown
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, wasps
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers limestone-rich areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and light exposure. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI