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Scutellaria mexicana
Also Known As
- Salazaria mexicana
- Mexican Bladdersage
- Paperbag Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Scutellaria mexicana plant details
Scutellaria mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria mexicana
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria mexicana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Scutellaria mexicana
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Scutellaria mexicana plant
How to Grow Scutellaria mexicana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 10"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-9"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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