Pink Skullcap
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
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Scutellaria suffrutescens, known as Mexican Skullcap or Pink Texas Skullcap, is a delightful, low-growing, woody-based perennial in the mint family. It adorns gardens with its charming tiny, tubular, two-lipped flowers that resemble little snapdragons, blooming in lovely shades of pink and rose from May all the way to October. These sweet blooms, reaching up to 3/4 inch, sit gracefully atop square stems, surrounded by pretty, small, oval-rounded gray-green leaves that resemble thyme. Typically, these plants create a lush, compact mound that grows up to 8 inches tall and spreads about 15 inches wide. This particular skullcap proudly calls northern Mexico its home, and there's some delightful evidence suggesting it also has roots in Texas.
For the best results, plant this gem in dry to medium, well-drained soils with plenty of sunshine. It can handle a bit of light afternoon shade, too. It thrives beautifully in hot and humid climates and maintains its evergreen charm in its frost-free Mexican home. Plus, it often self-seeds to create a lovely, dense ground cover. In northern regions, some above-ground stems may take a break during winter, but don’t worry—the roots will spring back to life with new branches come springtime. This hardy little plant is winter resilient to USDA Zone 7, and it might just surprise you by surviving some winters in Zone 6, especially if given a sheltered spot and a little winter protection. While it might not self-seed in colder climates, you can also enjoy it as an annual for your garden.
Height: 6”-9”
Spread: 12”-18”
Bloom: May-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Moderate
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
