Scutellaria Species, Mexican Bladdersage, Paperbag Bush
Scutellaria mexicana
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee) (Info) |
| Species: | mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Salazaria mexicana |
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Medium Purple
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Yucca Valley, California
Las Vegas, Nevada(2 reports)
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Negative | On Feb 23, 2021, beepals2020 from Yucca Valley, CA wrote: I love this plant, but I have been unsuccessful propagating it from seed and I haven't had any luck with growing from root stock. I live in the Mojave desert so I'm in the right place for it. I can't find it either in any nurseries...has anyone else had success with it? I'd really like any advice about either propagation, or any nurseries that you might know which would carry it. thank you. |
| Positive | On May 27, 2014, kinderegg from Las Vegas, NV wrote: This is a great plant for a xeroscape garden. It looks lush and flowers for a long time, which are followed by attractive seed heads. It can be a bit invasive in a wetter climate, or if given a lot of water. However, this hasn't been a problem for me in the Mojave. I did have a fair portion die back during the first winter due to cold but other than that a positive plant. |
| Neutral | On Jan 6, 2007, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Mexican Bladdersage Salazaria mexicana is Native to Texas and other States. |
