Scutellaria Species, Prairie Skullcap, Sticky Skullcap, Shrubby Skullcap, Resinous Skullcap

Scutellariaresinosa

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
resinosa (res-in-OH-suh)
Synonym
Scutellaria resinosa var. brevifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Parker, Colorado

Cordele, Georgia

Louisville, Kentucky

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | positive

Also known as shrubby skullcap in Texas where it starts blooming in early summer and blooms constantly until late fall. Great for rock ga...Read More

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Wauconda, IL | June 2006 | positive

A very hardy little plant that I grew from seed. It's in a fairly brutal full sun environment in my back yard by my pond. I water it whe...Read More

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Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

This plant is a great ground cover. It can live with very little water once established but if you water it throughout the season it wil...Read More

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