Scutellaria Species, Drummond's Skullcap

Scutellariadrummondii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
Synonym
Scutellaria helleri
Scutellaria thieretii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Hallettsville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | positive

Good bloomer with lots of purple flowers throughout summer in well drained, very dry, locations. I have heavy blackland clay in most of t...Read More

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