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Scutellaria incana

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Names

Common Names
Hoary Skullcap, Downy Skullcap, Skull Cap

Growth

Height
24-36 inches
Spread
12-36 inches
Growth Rate
Medium

Appearance

Bloom Color
Blue to Violet
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements
Sources indicate ideally full sun, tolerates partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, tolerating sandy, clay, or poorer soils, with neutral to acidic conditions.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Fall
Bloom Time
Summer (June–September)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, other pollinators, and birds are attracted.

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Biehler
Publication
Pl. Nov. Herb. Spreng. : 25 (1807)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Scutellaria

Inferior Taxa

Scutellaria incana var. incana Scutellaria incana var. punctata Scutellaria incana var. australis

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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