Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap)

Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) orange flower close up on foliage
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) orange flower buds emerge from dense grey green foliage

Botanical name: Scutellaria sp.

Common name: Skullcap

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: United States

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The genus Scutellaria has approximately 300 species, which includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and subshrubs. This genus is cosmopolitan with representatives all around the world. The name comes from the Latin word scutella, a small dish or saucer, describing the calyx in the fruiting stage.

Similar plants: Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap)


Image gallery: 7 images
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) orange and yellow flower in a close up, green leaves nearby.
Scutellaria mociniana
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) orange and yellow flower cluster close up
Scutellaria mociniana
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) orange flower close up on green leaves
Scutellaria ventenatii
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) magenta flower close up showing tubular petals and green foliage leaves
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) with purple flower and green leaves in close up
Scutellaria javanica
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) white and pink flower cluster, close up image of delicate petals.
Scutellaria leptosiphon
Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap) with pink flowers and small green leaves in a container plant.


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