Scutellaria incana
Also Known As
- Scutellaria villosa
- Costa Rican Skullcap
- Dragon's Tears
- Scarlet Skullcap
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Scutellaria incana plant details
Scutellaria incana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria incana
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria incana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Scutellaria incana plant
How to Grow Scutellaria incana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 10"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-9"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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