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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
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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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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
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Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9a-10b
Size
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Width: 6"-12"
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