How much sun does Red birds in a tree need?

Red birds in a tree grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Red birds in a tree bloom?

Red birds in a tree blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Red birds in a tree native?

Red birds in a tree (Scrophularia macrantha) is native to NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Red birds in a tree attract?

Red birds in a tree draws hummingbirds.

Red birds in a tree

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Scrophularia macrantha

Last reviewed: October 2026

Red birds in a tree (Scrophularia macrantha) is a perennial forb native to NM. It blooms in May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Red birds in a tree (Scrophularia macrantha) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

24"–36" H × 18"–24" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

hummingbirds

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Arizona/New Mexico Mountains

An upright perennial with square stems and clusters of narrow tubular red flowers held above the foliage through much of summer. Grows from dry rocky slopes and canyon edges.

Growing Red birds in a tree

Grow Red birds in a tree in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The tubular red flowers are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds.

Common questions

How much sun does Red birds in a tree need?: Red birds in a tree grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Red birds in a tree bloom?: Red birds in a tree blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Red birds in a tree native?: Red birds in a tree (Scrophularia macrantha) is native to NM, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Red birds in a tree attract?: Red birds in a tree draws hummingbirds.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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