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Scutellaria indica

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Scutellaria indica plant details

Scutellaria indica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria indica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria indica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Scutellaria indica plant

How to Grow Scutellaria indica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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