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    Scutellaria ovata

    Also Known As

    • Heartleaf Skullcap

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Scutellaria ovata plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria ovata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria ovata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The foliage of this eastern North American native has a purple lustre as it emerges. As this attractive colouration fades the plant produces masses of purple flowers with white highlights. Prefers a dry, gravelly part shade but tolerant of shade and more moist soils. Popular with butterflies. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria ovata plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria ovata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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