Scutellaria Species, Bushy Skullcap, Shrubby Skullcap, Wright's Skullcap

Scutellariawrightii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Species
wrightii (RITE-ee-eye)
Synonym
Scutellaria brevifolia
Scutellaria integrifolia var. brevifolia
Scutellaria wrightii f. alba
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Austin, Texas

Crawford, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Keller, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2015 | positive

This is now one of my favorite plants. Blooms profusely from early spring (April) through December and beyond. Mounding habit and respond...Read More

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