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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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    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
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