Scrophularia auriculata - P9

Description
The Wasser-Braunwurz (Scrophularia auriculata) is an upright perennial that forms brown flowers arranged in panicles from June to August. Its heart-shaped, notched leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Wasser-Braunwurz is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scrophularia aquatica, Scrophularia balbisii.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wasser-Braunwurz are medium green, heart-shaped and crenate.

Frost hardiness
The Wasser-Braunwurz has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Scrophularia auriculata forms brown flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Natural garden, bee pasture, butterfly plant, stream course