herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§π§ high waterZone 3a β Zone 8b
Marsh Skullcap is a native wetland perennial with small purple-blue flowers that bloom along upright stems throughout summer. It thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions and is ideal for rain gardens, pond margins, and other water-loving garden settings.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5β2.5β² tall Γ 1β1.5β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American native
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon