Helmet Flower, Skullcap. An erect perennial with stems of creamy yellow to bluish flowers with a white lower lip in summer. Max Height 40cm to 1m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Scutellaria altissima
An erect perennial with stems of creamy yellow to bluish flowers with a white lower lip in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Scutellaria |
|---|---|
| Species | altissima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Helmet Flower, Skullcap |
| Flower Colour | cream, yellow, blue, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm, 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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