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Scutellaria formosana
Also Known As
- Scutellaria javanica
- Skullcap
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Scutellaria formosana plant details
Scutellaria formosana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria formosana
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria formosana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Scutellaria formosana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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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
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"
- sun
- low - 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
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
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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