Heartleaf Skullcap
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Scutellaria ovata
Scutellaria ovata, commonly known as heart-leaved skullcap, is a pubescent mint family member featuring snapdragon-like, tubular, two-lipped, blue-purple flowers that bloom in branched terminal racemes in May to September on square pubescent stems with ovate, crenate-serrate, rugose, heart-shaped green leaves. Typically, plants grow between 16 and 24 inches tall. The skullcap is native to Maryland, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, and Mexico.
It is suitable for dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and is drought-tolerant. Rhizomes spread the plant, which proliferates from seed and self-seeds in the garden. Plants may go dormant after blooming when it is hot and dry during the summer.
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Height: 1’-2’
Spread 9”-1.5’
Bloom: May-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Central United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
