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California beeplant

California beeplant

Scrophularia californica

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 9bZone 10b

A California native perennial with tubular flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 9bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

pollinator nectarymedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with