(Scutellaria lateriflora 'Mad-dog')
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Mad-dog Skullcap is a native perennial herb that can be commonly found growing in wet areas throughout most of the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features square-like stems, thin lance-shaped leaves, and 1/3” tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like, bluish-violet hooded flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer and rabbits, makes essential oils, and is both edible and medicinal.
- Non-GMO
- Native Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Scutellaria
Species: lateriflora
Variety: Mad-dog Skullcap
Also Known As: Blue Scullcap, Virginia Scullcap, and Hoodwort.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): July to October
Light: Full Sun To Part Shade. Tolerates some light afternoon shade.
Water: Medium to wet
Soil Moisture: Wet
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds, as well as being resistant to Deer and Rabbits.
Containers: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Height: 12-36"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Produces: square-like stems, thin lance-shaped leaves, and 1/3” tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like, bluish-violet hooded flowers.
Garden Uses: Wetland plants for moist to wet low spots, stream or pond margins, and marshy areas.
Genus: Scutellaria
Species: lateriflora
Variety: Mad-dog Skullcap
Also Known As: Blue Scullcap, Virginia Scullcap, and Hoodwort.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): July to October
Light: Full Sun To Part Shade. Tolerates some light afternoon shade.
Water: Medium to wet
Soil Moisture: Wet
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds, as well as being resistant to Deer and Rabbits.
Containers: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Height: 12-36"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Produces: square-like stems, thin lance-shaped leaves, and 1/3” tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like, bluish-violet hooded flowers.
Garden Uses: Wetland plants for moist to wet low spots, stream or pond margins, and marshy areas.