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    Scutellaria galericulata

    Also Known As

    • Marsh Skullcap

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Scutellaria galericulata plant details

    Scutellaria galericulata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria galericulata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria galericulata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    BLUEBIRD SCULLCAP - A perennial with an upright growth habit, likes sun to part shade and moist conditions. Blooming June to frost with spikes of hooded blue flowers that have a white throat. The foliage is textured and narrow.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria galericulata plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria galericulata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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
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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
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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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