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Scutellaria Appalachian Blues

Early food for bees.

What’s the scuttlebutt about this new skull cap? Bumblebees will love it because it is covered in deep purple flowers. You will love it because it is compact and full, and drought tolerant. The dark green leaves have eggplant-colored edges and are supported by deep maroon stems, making a show-stopping combination. Skullcaps are a great native replacement for salvias and lavenders and this new selection combines perfectly with bright yellow coreopsis, little bluestem and other drought-tolerant natives.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Appalachian Blues skullcap
  • Botanical Name:
    Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' PP 34854
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    Full sun to part shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring to summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Medium blue
  • Size:
    12-15" tall by 12-20" wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A smaller selection with bi-color blue and white flowers and dark calyxes.

Landscape Use

Borders, containers, cutting gardens, foundations, woodland edge

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Appalachian Blues skullcap
  • Botanical Name:
    Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' PP 34854
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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