SCROPHULARIA auriculata 'Variegata'
Large
Part shade
Red
Moisture retentive soil
Multiple
Description
Scrophularia auriculata 'Variegata' (v)
Height x Spread: 100cm x 60cm
Small reddish brown flowers are carried on square stems with broad oval leaves, boldly marked with wide, cream margins.
This striking perennial is an excellent candidate for shady woodland schemes, with its variegated leaves shining out of the gloom. It also looks very effective grown close to streams or ponds. To avoid it seeding around remove unwanted flower stems. It thrives in fertile, moisture retentive soil in dappled or partial shade.
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