Scutellaria Species, Common Large Skullcap, Helmet Flower, Rough Skullcap, Tall Skullcap

Scutellariaintegrifolia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Scutellaria caroliniana
Scutellaria hyssopifolia
Scutellaria polymorpha
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Winter Garden, Florida

Hebron, Kentucky

Annapolis, Maryland

Rockville, Maryland

Sturgis, Mississippi

Okatie, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Chesapeake, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

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