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    Scutellaria 'Starrfire'

    Also Known As

    • Scutellaria x 'Starrfire'
    • Red Skullcap

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 6"-2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Scutellaria 'Starrfire' plant details

    Scutellaria 'Starrfire' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria 'Starrfire'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria 'Starrfire'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rich red, 1" tubular flowers are produced over an extended period in summer on this low tough, shrub-like perennial. Starfire Skullcap makes a wonderful drought resistant perennial or groundcover. It has few pests or diseases when grown in full sun and a well-draining soil. The tubular flowers are sure to attract a wide variety of pollinators.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria 'Starrfire' plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria 'Starrfire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-8"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    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

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    aka Scutellaria javanica, Skullcap

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
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