Helmet Flower, Skullcap. A tall perennial with bushy stems of ash-grey leaves. Pretty sky blue lipped flowers with from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Scutellaria incana
A tall perennial with bushy stems of ash-grey leaves. Pretty sky blue lipped flowers with from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Scutellaria |
|---|---|
| Species | incana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Helmet Flower, Skullcap |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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