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Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia

Also Known As

  • Scutellaria indica japonica

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia plant details

Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The soft, deep lavender trumpets of this plant last for weeks over its soft 1" cordate foliage. Height is 3" - 6" with 6"- 10" flower spikes. Very cool!
Tufted 6", creeping with ascending stems, lavender purple hooded flowers from July to Sept. One of the best rock garden species, Japan.

Gardening facts about Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia plant

How to Grow Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Height: 8"-12"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Zones

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