Figwort

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Figwort
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Fact sheet

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Typeherb

“herb” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Germination temperature55–65 °F

“which occurs at 55-65°F.” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Lightpartial shade to dappled sunlight, 3-6 hours of indirect light daily; tolerates full shade

“Sun: Partial shade to dappled sunlight, 3-6 hours of indirect light daily; tolerates full shade” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

WaterKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prefers natural rainfall; water regularly during dry periods, especially in establishment year.

“Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prefers natural rainfall; water regularly during dry periods, especially in establishment year.” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7

“pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Hardiness zones4-8, tolerates zones 3-9

“Thrives in zones 4-8, tolerates zones 3-9” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Spacing18–24 in

“Spacing: 18-24 inches” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Start indoors4 weeks before last frost

“4 weeks in moist, cool conditions” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Transplantwhen 2-3 true leaves appear

“transplant when 2-3 true leaves appear.” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Ready whendeadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming or allow some flowers to set seed

“Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming or allow some flowers to set seed.” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

Companionscomfrey, calendula, plantain, self-heal, woodruff, ferns, shade-tolerant perennials

“Plant with: Comfrey, Calendula, Plantain, Self-heal” — How to Grow Figwort — LizPlants

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