Hoary Skullcap
Scutellaria Incana
Overview
The Hoary Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) is a perennial native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It boasts silver-gray foliage and abundant hooded, lavender-blue flowers in mid-summer, reaching heights of 24-36 inches and widths of 18-24 inches. This hardy, drought-tolerant species provides excellent pollinator support and adapts well to full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils, enhancing woodland or naturalistic garden settings.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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