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    Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'

    Also Known As

    • Smoky Hills Prairie Skullcap

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills' plant details

    Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills' is a dainty little sage relative forming attractively textured mounds of upright stems covered in grey-green leaves and purple-blue early summer flowers with white central markings. This cultivar is a superior selection of the species with greater size and longevity. Can gently self seed. Plant in full sun in infertile, well-drained soils.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills' plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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