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Scutellaria Species, Allegheny Skullcap, Showy Skullcap

Scutellariaserrata

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)

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Species

serrata (sair-AY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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tcfromky

Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

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Scutellaria Species, Allegheny Skullcap, Showy Skullcap

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