Mexican Skullcap
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Scutellaria suffrutescens, commonly known as Mexican skullcap, is a low-growing, woody-based, herbaceous perennial in the mint family. It features tiny, tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like, pink to rose flowers (to 3/4”) which bloom non-stop from May to October atop square stems clad with small, oval-rounded, thyme-like, gray-green foliage. Plants typically grow in a dense but compact spreading mound to 8” tall and 15” wide. This skullcap is native to northern Mexico. Some evidence supports the idea that plants are also native to Texas.
Grow in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light afternoon shade. It performs well in hot and humid climates and is evergreen to semi-evergreen in its frost-free Mexican habitat, often self-seed to form a dense ground cover. Some above-ground stems usually die in winter in the northern parts of their growing range, but roots will push up new branches in spring. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 7 but may survive some winters in Zone 6 if sited in sheltered locations with winter protection. Self-seeding is not expected in cold winter climates. It may be grown as an annual.
Height: 6”-9”
Spread: 12”-18”
Bloom: May-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Moderate
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Mexico
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.
