Figwort 100 Seeds Scrophularia marylandica

Scrophularia marylandica, commonly called Maryland figwort, is a tall, herbaceous perennial native mainly to the eastern and central United States, where it grows in moist woodlands, thickets, streambanks, and other partially shaded habitats. Reaching 1–2 meters in height, it features square, sturdy stems characteristic of the figwort family and opposite, serrated leaves that are broadly ovate to lanceolate, giving the plant a somewhat coarse but robust appearance. From mid- to late summer, it produces loose clusters of small, tubular, greenish to purplish-brown flowers with a unique, urnlike shape—often subtle to human eyes but highly attractive to pollinators such as bumblebees and specialized wasps that can navigate their narrow corollas. After flowering, the plant forms small, rounded seed capsules that mature and release numerous tiny seeds. While not a showy ornamental by traditional standards, Maryland figwort has growing value in native plant gardening due to its ecological importance, providing nectar late in the season when other wildflowers are waning. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils but is adaptable to various conditions, making it a resilient species that contributes to biodiversity and supports beneficial insects in naturalized landscapes.