Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' - Appalachian Blues Skullcap

A beautiful, long blooming selection presenting graceful spikes of violet-blue and white flowers from late spring into summer; lovely along low borders or walkways

Height: Plant Height: 16 inches. Sun: full sun, partial shade, full shade. Hardiness zone: 4a.

Ornamental features

Appalachian Blues Skullcap has spikes of violet pea-like flowers with blue overtones from late spring to early summer. Its serrated pointy leaves remain green.

Landscape

It is an upright spreading herbaceous perennial with medium texture. Cut back in late fall. It attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Recommended for: Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Groundcover, Container Planting.

Planting and growing

It grows to about 16 inches tall and 24 inches wide at a fast rate and can live approximately 4 years. It performs well in sun or shade and average to moist soil.

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder.