Mad-dog Skullcap, Blue Skullcap

Mad-dog Skullcap, Blue Skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, neutral to alkaline pH.  2-4 feet height, blooms summer into fall, blue/purple/violet flowers, spreads by rhizomes and runners. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Statewide Mad-dog skullcap is a wetland plant for moist to wet spots such as along streambanks and pond margins.  It will succeed in ordinary garden soil that does not dry out during the growing season.  It is best known for its use as an herbal tea. flower;sun;wet;clay flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;wet;clay flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;sand

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