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Redbirds In A Tree (Scrophularia)
Scrophularia macrantha
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Scrophularia macrantha, a very rare Penstemon relative known as Redbirds in a Tree, is a garden treasure, blooming from early summer through fall with long wands of white-lipped, cherry-red flowers. The dark green, angular foliage is quite handsome, and with a tall, informal habit, Redbirds in a Tree will lean over and intertwine with tall neighboring plants for support.
Unike other species of Scrophularia which are insect pollinated, Redbirds in a Tree is pollinated by hummingbirds.
Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanic Gardens found and collected the seed on the pine-covered slopes of Cookes Peak, near Deming, NM. The summit rises to over 8,400 feet, towering over a panoramic view of the vast Chihuahuan desert. From this high altitude habitat, Redbirds in a Tree was brought into cultivation, and given its common name by our very own founder, David Salman.
1998 Green Thumb Award Winner + 2008 Plant Select Winner.
Unike other species of Scrophularia which are insect pollinated, Redbirds in a Tree is pollinated by hummingbirds.
Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanic Gardens found and collected the seed on the pine-covered slopes of Cookes Peak, near Deming, NM. The summit rises to over 8,400 feet, towering over a panoramic view of the vast Chihuahuan desert. From this high altitude habitat, Redbirds in a Tree was brought into cultivation, and given its common name by our very own founder, David Salman.
1998 Green Thumb Award Winner + 2008 Plant Select Winner.
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Overall rating: 4.36 / 5 from 50 reviews.
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Redbirds in a tree looking
"Redbirds in a tree looking good & doing well. Ditto for two each Mexican Hats & coreopsis. Lavenders holding their own - we shall see. . . . HOWEVER, only one agastache survived (sad face - very sad, sadder than emoticon can show). Was gonna order replacements, cuz these were my most hotly desired plants. But alas they are out of stock. We had 20° cold snap, and although covered, the little babies just couldn't come back. Do not plan to ever give up on the licorice mint though - this is my totem plant. ps: one agastache from last year doing well & sumac also. Thanks for asking. Sincerely, Mary Stone"
I order2 plants, one is
"I order2 plants, one is gone,it didn't make it, the other is doing great,still small, no flowers, will see what happens."
The dirt was completely out
"The dirt was completely out of the container. The green newly sprouted part fell off the roots. I did plant them and cross my finger and said a prayer that they make it. Very dissappointed with how they arrived. We own a eccomerce gardening company and ship live plants daily. I understand the complexity of shipping. I would suggest a piece of carboard to cover the container to prevent spillage of the soil."
"I finally got my order and the plants weren’t in the best shape. Im watering them and putting them in the sun. Im sure they will bounce back. I plant to put them on my back fence once rhey get some better growth on them."
Don't try to transplant once established.
"I thought they had died during the summer, but I didn't realize they were busy growing a huge, carrot-like root system. As soon as it cooled in the fall, they flourished and flowered. Unfortunately, the spot I planted them had to be changed, and most of them did not survive transplanting, even with care not to sever the thick roots. Will definitely get more though."
Happy pollinators.
"Love this plant and so do birds and bees. I just bought three more."
Overall the plant came alive
"Overall the plant came alive a bit crushed inside and it was pretty small barely three leaves . . it’s in the ground and looking good . . hopefully it will be happy and take off fast …"
I am hoping for a
"I am hoping for a great results. The 1 inch sprout is doing well, but hard to tell if it’s going to survive to grow into a tree."
My 3 plants came damaged:
"My 3 plants came damaged: dried out and wilted … the dirt all loose inbred boxes not around the plants …. What a joke … I will never buy from you again"
One of the two plants
"One of the two plants was completely destroyed in shipping. The other was pretty stressed but I was able to nurse it back to viability"