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    • Photo of Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains' by Almost Eden

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    Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains' plant details

    Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, floriferous

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    RED FOUNTAINS SCULLCAP - A herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit from the mountains of Mexico. Blooms over a long season with short spikes of bright fuchsia red tubular flowers on the new semi weeping growth. Likes sun to part shade, well drained but moist soil. Hummingbirds love it.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Clusters of deep red, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical spreading to mounding perennial with beautiful glossy rich green foliage. An excellent choice for hanging baskets, spilling from containers, or in the garden where hardy. Provide a moist but well-draining soil for the best results. A hummingbird magnet! Red Fountains Skullcap is considered by some to be hardy to zone 8A if provided with a deep winter mulch, we have a tendency to err on the side of caution and say zone 9 with a mulch, possibly additional protection in harder winters.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains' plant

    How to Grow Scutellaria longifolia 'Red Fountains'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    See other plant types of Scutellaria for your garden

    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
    Photo of Scutellaria suffrutescens flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
    Photo of Scutellaria diffusa form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
    Photo of Scutellaria longifolia 'Purple Fountains' flower by Almost Eden
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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
    Photo of Scutellaria formosana by Accents for Home and Garden
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