Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
A native North American perennial herb with delicate blue-purple flowers and a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for nervous tension and sleep support. It grows as an upright, branching plant ideal for woodland gardens, herb gardens, and permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation