Scrophularia californica - 1 gallon plant

California Bee Plant, California Figwort
Family: Scrophulariaceae • Natural distribution: western United States: California, and in British Columbia • Plant type: Herbaceous • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 2 to 4 ft. tall, .5 to 1 ft. wide • Flowering season: winter to spring • Attracts pollinators: hummingbirds, birds, bees, butterflies • Flower color: red • Prefers: partial shade • Drought tolerant: once established • Hardiness: 20°f-25°f • Soil: well-drained • Deer resistant • Evergreen
This native plant attracts bees, hummingbirds, and a species of small wasp, for which nectar is awarded. It is a host plant for the butterfly larvae of Common Buckeye.