Scutellaria Species, Skullcap, Malaysian Skullcap

Scutellariajavanica

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Scutellaria formosana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Ashdown, Arkansas

Winter Garden, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

San Augustine, Texas

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Deep East Texas, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | positive

This is a delightful little plant ~ growth in a pot is 10" height, in soil to 15 inches. It is ever blooming, dead bloom stems easily sn...Read More

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