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Scutellaria oreophila

Also Known As

  • Scutellaria oreophylla
  • Scutellaria orientalis ssp. oreophila

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-7b

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Scutellaria oreophila plant details

Scutellaria oreophila is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria oreophila

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria oreophila

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely little winter deciduous shrublet looking not unlike a Catmint, forming a low mat of soft, sage green leaves. The clusters of bright primrose, tubular, lipped flowers though are far showier than anything a Nepeta could muster. For well drained soil and plenty of sun where it enjoy dry conditions but not too much drought. An excellent alternate season companion for small winter bulbs like Oxalis massoniana.

By: Zephs

A low creeping plant with dark green lobed leaves and attractive heads of yellow flowers, Mojmir found it on sunny slopes in the central Caucasus at 2000m. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Scutellaria oreophila plant

How to Grow Scutellaria oreophila

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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