Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee) (Info)
Species: arenicola (ar-en-EE-koh-luh) (Info)
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Burgundy
Veined
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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