Scutellaria ovata for sale

Common Name: Heartleaf Skullcap

Scutellaria ovata is an east coast native perennial that forms mounds of metallic purple leaves in the spring. The foliage gives way to a softer green in the summer as its lavender-blue snapdragon-like blooms appear. Also known as Heartleaf Skullcap, this perennial plant prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Scutellaria may go dormant after blooming. Drought tolerant.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 24
Width in Inches at Maturity: 18
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer
Light Requirements: Partial shade
Soil Preferences: Well-drained
Zones: 4-8

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