Scutellaria suffrutescens
Scutellaria suffrutescens or cherry skullcap is covered in bright pink to cherry red, snapdragon-like flowers from spring until fall.
Scutellaria suffrutescens or cherry skullcap forms wide-spreading, groundcovering mounds of small grey-green foliage covered in a continuous display of bright pink to cherry red, snapdragon-like flowers from spring until fall. Grow in hot sunny spots with infertile, dry soils. May self seed in warmer winter climates and remain semi-evergreen. Hardy to zone 5b with good drainage in a sheltered location with winter protection.
Common Name: Cherry Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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