Redbirds in a Tree
Scrophularia macrantha
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Description: The flowers of this penstemon cousin resemble red birds sitting in a tree. The crimson, tubular flowers bloom on spires of serrated green foliage. It's very adaptable to garden settings and doesn't need a lot of water to thrive.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 36-48" tall x 18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Red
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Lots of Pots
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
