With it’s tiny reddish flowers figworts are not the most showy species, but they are a nectar producing powerhouse. One of the best species for attracting butterflies, bees, other insects and birds - especially the Ruby-throated Hummingbird! Deer and herbivore resistant. It can reach heights of over 5 feet and will reseed in the right conditions.
Native to Maine
Part shade to sun
Medium-wet to dry soils
Height: up to 5’
Blooms May to July
Herbaceous perennial
With it’s tiny reddish flowers figworts are not the most showy species, but they are a nectar producing powerhouse. One of the best species for attracting butterflies, bees, other insects and birds - especially the Ruby-throated Hummingbird! Deer and herbivore resistant. It can reach heights of over 5 feet and will reseed in the right conditions.
Native to Maine
Part shade to sun
Medium-wet to dry soils
Height: up to 5’
Blooms May to July
Herbaceous perennial
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