Scrophularia aquatica – Water Figwort 1 Litre

Description

Scrophularia aquatica – Water Figwort

Scrophularia aquatica, commonly known as Water Figwort, is a robust native marginal pond plant admired for its tall branching stems and clusters of unusual deep reddish-purple flowers. This striking moisture-loving perennial adds height, texture, and valuable wildlife interest to pond margins, bog gardens, and natural wetland planting schemes.

Flowering throughout summer, Scrophularia aquatica produces masses of small rounded flowers held above fresh green foliage, creating a relaxed natural appearance around the water’s edge. Its upright growth habit makes it ideal for adding structure and vertical interest to wildlife ponds and informal aquatic planting displays.

A superb pollinator-friendly plant, Water Figwort is particularly attractive to bees, hoverflies, wasps, and many other beneficial insects. The dense foliage and stems also provide excellent shelter for amphibians and pond wildlife, making it a valuable addition to biodiversity-focused gardens.

This fully hardy British native thrives in shallow water and permanently moist soils, performing best in sunny or partially shaded positions. Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Scrophularia aquatica establishes quickly and returns reliably year after year with very little maintenance.

Key Features

• Unusual deep reddish-purple flowers
• Excellent native wildlife pond plant
• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Adds height and natural structure
• Highly attractive to pollinators
• Hardy and easy to grow

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–10cm
• Height: 80–150cm
• Spread: 45–90cm
• Flowering period: June – September
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket or directly into consistently moist soil around the pond edge. Position in shallow water or boggy conditions where moisture levels remain high throughout the year. Cut back old stems in autumn or early spring to encourage fresh healthy growth each season.

If you have any questions about this Scrophularia aquatica – Water Figwort plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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