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Scutellaria hybrid 'Appalachian Blues'
Skullcap
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Bicolor, blueish-purple and white, skullcap-shaped flowers bloom in summer
- Deep green, lustrous foliage with serrated edges
- Compact, clumping habit
- Great for beds, borders and native gardens
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Native
Deer Resistant
Full Shade
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers well-drained, moist to dry soils and filtered shade. Will also grow in full sun and full shade. Flowers can be deadheaded to prolong bloom time. Cut foliage back in late winter - early spring to refresh foliage. Plants can be divided every 3-4 years.
Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 12-20 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple, White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Scutellaria
Common Name: Skullcap
Deep green, lustrous foliage with serrated edges. Purplish-blue, skull-capped flowers bloom late spring into summer. Clump-forming habit. Long bloom time.