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    Scutellaria altissima

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Scutellaria altissima plant details

    Scutellaria altissima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria altissima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: self-sowing, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria altissima

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The specific epithet altissima refers to the 12"-24" tall flowering stems of this curious European native. It has bicolor, purple and white horizontal trumpet like flowers and will self seed to make a charming little colony that's bound to evoke comment and conversation.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Blue and white dragon headed flowers in June and July, variable in height Med.-Caucasus. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria altissima plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria altissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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