Scutellaria Appalachian Blues
Early food for bees.
What’s the scuttlebutt about this new skull cap? Bumblebees will love it because it is covered in deep purple flowers. You will love it because it is compact and full, and drought tolerant. The dark green leaves have eggplant-colored edges and are supported by deep maroon stems, making a show-stopping combination. Skullcaps are a great native replacement for salvias and lavenders and this new selection combines perfectly with bright yellow coreopsis, little bluestem and other drought-tolerant natives.
Cultural Details
TYPE
Perennial
U.S. NATIVE
YES
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Full sun to part shade
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Average garden soil
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Moist, but well-drained. Drought tolerant once established.
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4-9
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Spring to summer
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Medium blue
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12-15" tall by 12-20" wide
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
A smaller selection with bi-color blue and white flowers and dark calyxes.
Landscape Use
Borders, containers, cutting gardens, foundations, woodland edge
Propagation
Cuttings
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