Helmet Flower, Skullcap. A low alpine with bushy stems of grey-green leaves. Pretty blue-grey and cream tubular flowers in late spring. May flower again in late summer if deadheaded after flowering. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Scutellaria indica var. parvifolia
A low alpine with bushy stems of grey-green leaves. Pretty blue-grey and cream tubular flowers in late spring. May flower again in late summer if deadheaded after flowering.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Scutellaria |
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Species | indica |
Varietry | var. parvifolia |
Common Name | Helmet Flower, Skullcap |
Flower Colour | blue, grey, cream |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
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