Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'

Prairie Skullcap

$4.50

50 seeds

Scutellaria 'Smoky Hills' has deep violet-blue flowers tipped with white. It blooms continuously from June to September. The compact, rounded plants form neat mounds.

Scutellaria resinosa is a fantastic plant for the rock garden. It is also nice along the edge of a path where the small flowers can be admired up close. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Scutellaria resinosa is a North American native wildflower that is found in short grass prairies. The flowers attract bees and butteflies.

Also known as Smoky Hills Skullcap, Prairie Skullcap, Resin-dot Skullcap, and Sticky Skullcap. The plants were discovered growing in the Smoky Hills of Kansas. Hardy perennial in zones 4-8.

height 10" spacing 12"

Sowing Scutellaria 'Smoky Hills' Seeds

Start scutellaria seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun to part shade.

Home-grown seeds.