Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains'

Also Known As

Scutellaria 'Purple Fountain'
Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountain'
Purple Fountain Scutellaria
Purple Fountains Skullcap
Ventenat's Hot Pink Skullcap

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains' plant details

Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, houseplant, showy, trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of fuchsia pink, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical trailing perennial. Glossy green slightly quilted foliage on arching to trailing stems. Great for hanging baskets, mixed containers, or in the front of the garden. Attracts Hummingbirds. Purple Fountains Skullcap is considered by some to be hardy to zone 8A if provided with a deep winter mulch, we have a tendency to err on the side of caution and say zone 9 with a mulch, possibly additional protection in harder winters. We previously offered this as Ventenat's Hot Pink Skullcap but that designation was incorrect as this is apparently Scutellaria longifolia.

By: Almost Eden

This Scullcap is a moderate growing, mounding plant for sun to light shade producing beautiful spikes of purplish red flowers during summer..great for mixed containers.