Attracts native bees with tubular blue-violet flowers for improved pollination
Historically used as a nervine herb for calming anxiety and stress relief
Thrives in moist, well-drained soils and adapts to partial shade to full sun
Dense foliage provides shelter for small insects and ground-dwelling creatures
Native to eastern and central North America, supporting local biodiversity
Mad-dog Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Mad Dog Skullcap is a native perennial herb widely recognized for both its ecological and medicinal contributions. Found naturally along streambanks, in moist meadows, and at the edges of woodlands across Eastern and Central North America, Scutellaria lateriflora offers significant benefits to na
Plant Type
Perennial herb
Bloom Time
July to September (mid-summer to early fall)
Bloom Color
Blue-violet
Mature Height
1-3 feet
Sun Requirements
Partial shade to full sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Soil Requirements
Medium to wet, well-drained
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Arrived beautifully, even in the summer heat. Over a week out of these plants in the ground and they're thriving.