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Scutellaria incana 'Prairie Snow'

Hoary Skullcap

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 1-3 ft
  • Bloom Color: White
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This delightful perennial adds a gentle touch to sunlit garden spots, showcasing clusters of soft white, tubular blossoms from late spring into summer. Its compact form, paired with green, fuzzy leaves, creates a pleasing contrast. The graceful flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens or naturalized landscapes.

Exposure
Full Sun
Part Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Green Infrastructure
Meadow/Prairie
Plug Type
Horticultural Plug
For Animals
Deer Resistant
Pollinator-friendly
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Summer
Additional Information about Scutellaria incana 'Prairie Snow'

A stunning white-form selection of S. incana! Found by Midwestern plantsman Henry Eilers amidst an open woodland clearing in Illinois, it's a lovely native meadow plant found throughout the Eastern part of the US. 'Prairie Snow' stands out with its delicate white flowers, appealing foliage, and adaptability to challenging conditions. This hardy plant is ideal for bringing elegance and pollinator interest to sun-filled, dry garden areas.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Scutellaria incana 'Prairie Snow'

'Prairie Snow' flourishes in sunny spots with well-drained soil, especially in dry, rocky areas where many plants find it challenging to grow. Its resilience to drought and minimal care needs make it an excellent option. Adaptable to most growing environments in the gardens, bringing understated beauty and texture! Performs well in both perennial borders or prairie restoration projects!