Scutellaria Species, Common Skullcap, Hooded Skullcap, Marsh Skullcap

Scutellariagalericulata

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
galericulata (gal-er-ee-koo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Cassida galericulata
Scutellaria adamsii
Scutellaria epilobiifolia
Scutellaria pauciflora
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Concrete, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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| February 2003 | positive

Medicinally active: anticonvulsive, sedative, nervine, nervous relaxant and restorative. Prepare in an infusion or concoction.

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