Scutellaria sp. (Skullcap)
Botanical name: Scutellaria sp.
Common name: Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: United States
USDA Zone: 4-9
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe 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)
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