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Cherry Skullcap

Scutellaria Suffrutescens

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Overview

Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens) showcases vibrant rosy-pink blooms atop its mounded, 8-12 inch stature. Ideal for USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established, it delivers continuous summer color, attracting pollinators to the garden. Space 12-15 inches apart. A resilient perennial, it adds low-maintenance charm to rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–9
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens) showcases vibrant rosy-pink blooms atop its mounded
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soilsCherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Drought-tolerant once established, it delivers continuous summer color, attracting pollinators to the gardenCherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — A resilient perennial, it adds low-maintenance charm to rock gardens, borders, or as a ground coverCherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — The Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens)Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — perennial addition to your landscapeCherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — provides a vibrant splash of color with its profusion of cherry-pink blooms+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens) showcases vibrant rosy-pink blooms atop its mounded
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Drought-tolerant once established, it delivers continuous summer color, attracting pollinators to the garden
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — A resilient perennial, it adds low-maintenance charm to rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — The Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens)
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — perennial addition to your landscape
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — provides a vibrant splash of color with its profusion of cherry-pink blooms
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — As ideal ground cover or an accent in rock gardens
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — offering a long-lasting display of tubular flowers that attract pollinators
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — such as bees and butterflies
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — Notably drought-tolerant once established
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — the Cherry Skullcap thrives in USDA zones 7-9
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — withstanding the challenges of hot summers
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — It prefers well-drained soil and can handle full to partial sun
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — although in hotter regions
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — some afternoon shade is beneficial.<br><br>Given its low maintenance nature
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — this hardy plant requires minimal watering
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — making it a water-wise choice for xeriscapes and low-water gardens

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