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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.

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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