Photo of Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose'

Also Known As

  • Texas Rose Skullcap

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose' plant details

Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For its tidy swath of dark pink infill, the masses of Snapdragon-like blooms adorning the diminutive, glossy green foliage of 'Texas Rose' get our vote. With a dainty, yet durable, low profile, it makes an endearing addition to the rockery, or along a pathway nestled amidst Dianthus 'Mendlesham Maid' and Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'.

Gardening facts about Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose' plant

How to Grow Scutellaria suffrutescens 'Texas Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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