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    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

    Clusters of glowing fiery red, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical shrub-like plant. The deep green, quilted foliage is tinged with bronze and has a darker reverse. Attracts Hummingbirds.

    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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    Scutellaria suffrutescens

    aka Cherry Skullcap

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-8"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Scutellaria suffrutescens flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Scutellaria diffusa

    aka Turkish Skullcap

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains'

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains' flower by Almost Eden
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    Scutellaria costaricana

    aka Costa Rican Skullcap, Dragon's Tears, Scarlet Skullcap

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Scutellaria costaricana by Accents for Home and Garden
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    Scutellaria formosana

    aka Scutellaria javanica, Skullcap

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Scutellaria formosana by Accents for Home and Garden
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