Scutellaria drummondii |
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Drummond's Skullcap |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.