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Scutellaria longifolia

Also Known As

  • Hummingbird Plant
  • Trailing Scutellaria

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Scutellaria longifolia plant details

Scutellaria longifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria longifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria longifolia

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Scutellaria longifolia plant

How to Grow Scutellaria longifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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