Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues'
Common: skullcap — PPAFScutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' PPAF - 50 per flat
- Height: 24"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' PPAF - 50 per flat
Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' is a cross of S. ovata and S. serrata, both plants indigenous to the mountains of West Virginia where breeder Peter Heus resides . The result of this cross? A compact habit, clumping skullcap with serrated leaves and dark margins that adapts to both sun and shade, with spikes of bicolor purple white flowers that bloom for weeks on end.
Semi-evergreen in our climate. Performs best in well-drained, moist to dry soil conditions in filtered shade. Does not run like Scutellaria ovata, maintains its clump form. Cut back foliage in late winter early spring to refresh foliage. Flowers can be deadheaded to prolong bloom. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain perennial vigor.