Scutellaria drummondii

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Drummond's Skullcap

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

 

Description

This very cute perennial grows quickly to 6" tall and 15" wide. Blue purple flowers bloom in the spring. Irrigate this plant weekly after it's established, especially during the summer. It prefers full and partial sun, with well draining soil. Leaves are bright green, oval and densely covers this mounding plant. Skullcap attracts bees, birds and butterflies. It can be invasive in some areas; this plant looks great in containers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.