Scutellaria ‘Appalachian Blues’
Skullcap
Scutellaria ‘Appalachian Blues’
SkullcapA hybrid of S. ovata and S. serrata, this earlier blooming selection produces bicolor purple and white flowers on compact, non-spreading plants beginning in late spring and lasting up to 8 weeks with deadheading. An adaptable nativar that grows easily in sun or shade, moist or dry soil. Selected by Peter Heus; introduced by Plants Nouveau.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 1-2'
- Spread: 1-2'
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 1-2'
- Spread: 1-2'
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes