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Skullcap (Scutellaria)
The attractive flowers that appear in the summer make skullcap popular plants in perennial and rock gardens, where they grow well in partial or sunny locations. The flowers are hooded and tubular-shaped, giving them a unique appearance. The plants grow from seeds produced in the fall as the flowers begin dying back.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Skullcap
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Skullcap
Distribution of Skullcap
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Exotic
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Skullcap encompass a variety of herbaceous plants, known for their hooded flowers and medicinal properties. They thrive in conditions that balance sun exposure and moisture, preferring well-draining soil and moderate temperatures. While generally hardy, skullcap are susceptible to root rot from overwatering, and can be affected by common pests and diseases like spider mites or powdery mildew. Seasonal care includes mulching for winter protection and ensuring adequate water during dry summer periods without causing waterlogged conditions.
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8 most common species：
Dwarf indian skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap (Scutellaria indica) is a small perennial that grows slowly and reaches no more than 13 cm tall. The dwarf indian skullcap thrives in full sun or partial shade in medium to moist, well-drained soil. It blooms in spring with tiny snap-dragon shaped flowers that are a brilliant blue-lavender color and grow on 2.5 cm long spikes.
Heartleaf skullcap
Heartleaf skullcap (Scutellaria ovata) is part of the mint family. The plant gets its name because part of its bloom looks like a medieval skullcap and because it has heart-shaped leaves. It’s indigenous to North America.
Danny's skullcap
Danny's skullcap prefers to live in woodlands or areas recently cleared up by wildfire. This wildflower grows from a single or cluster of stems that are attached to creeping rootstalk. The name of the plant comes from the Latin word 'scutella,' referring to the shape of its calyx which looks like a tiny helmet.
Skullcap
Skullcap (*Scutellaria galericulata*) is a wildflower that can be found in wetlands of all types, in both Eurasia and North America. Its tubular blue flowers grow along the stem of the plant. Skullcap provides food for a variety of insects, including long-tongued bees and butterflies, but its leaves are bitter so animals do not graze on it.
Helmet flower
Another name for helmet flower (Scutellaria integrifolia), a flowering perennial in the mint family, is helmet skullcap. These are particularly apt names because the curved upper petals on the flowers give them a distinctive helmet-like appearance. This plant is indigenous to the eastern United States. Helmet flower will grow best in areas where it’s away from direct sunlight but not too shady.
Drummond's skullcap
Partly named for naturalist Thomas Drummond, drummond's skullcap is an annual wildflower with purple blooms. Also named in part for the Latin word, scutella, which means little cup, because the flowers are shaped like small cups.
Baikal skullcap
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is named after lake Baikal in Russia, which is part of its native range. Baikal skullcap produces sprays of attractive purple flowers that give it some ornamental appeal, and it has traditional significance in Chinese culture.
Sandy skullcap
Stretch a long rhizome on a sandy beach. The height is 10 to 40 cm, the stem has hair and becomes four corners. The leaves are thick, oval, rounded, 1.5 to 3.5 cm long and 1 to 1.5 cm wide. The edges have low blunt saw teeth, have a little bristles on both sides, and face each other with a short petiole. One flower attaches to the upper leaf bud, and two flowers bloom in one direction. The corolla has a blue-purple lip shape with a length of 2 to 2 cm. The buds are 3 mm long for flowers and 5 mm for fruits.
All Species of Skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap (Scutellaria indica) is a small perennial that grows slowly and reaches no more than 13 cm tall. The dwarf indian skullcap thrives in full sun or partial shade in medium to moist, well-drained soil. It blooms in spring with tiny snap-dragon shaped flowers that are a brilliant blue-lavender color and grow on 2.5 cm long spikes.
Heartleaf skullcap
Heartleaf skullcap
Heartleaf skullcap (Scutellaria ovata) is part of the mint family. The plant gets its name because part of its bloom looks like a medieval skullcap and because it has heart-shaped leaves. It’s indigenous to North America.
Danny's skullcap
Danny's skullcap
Danny's skullcap prefers to live in woodlands or areas recently cleared up by wildfire. This wildflower grows from a single or cluster of stems that are attached to creeping rootstalk. The name of the plant comes from the Latin word 'scutella,' referring to the shape of its calyx which looks like a tiny helmet.
Skullcap
Skullcap
Skullcap (*Scutellaria galericulata*) is a wildflower that can be found in wetlands of all types, in both Eurasia and North America. Its tubular blue flowers grow along the stem of the plant. Skullcap provides food for a variety of insects, including long-tongued bees and butterflies, but its leaves are bitter so animals do not graze on it.
Helmet flower
Helmet flower
Another name for helmet flower (Scutellaria integrifolia), a flowering perennial in the mint family, is helmet skullcap. These are particularly apt names because the curved upper petals on the flowers give them a distinctive helmet-like appearance. This plant is indigenous to the eastern United States. Helmet flower will grow best in areas where it’s away from direct sunlight but not too shady.
Drummond's skullcap
Drummond's skullcap
Partly named for naturalist Thomas Drummond, drummond's skullcap is an annual wildflower with purple blooms. Also named in part for the Latin word, scutella, which means little cup, because the flowers are shaped like small cups.
Baikal skullcap
Baikal skullcap
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is named after lake Baikal in Russia, which is part of its native range. Baikal skullcap produces sprays of attractive purple flowers that give it some ornamental appeal, and it has traditional significance in Chinese culture.
Sandy skullcap
Sandy skullcap
Stretch a long rhizome on a sandy beach. The height is 10 to 40 cm, the stem has hair and becomes four corners. The leaves are thick, oval, rounded, 1.5 to 3.5 cm long and 1 to 1.5 cm wide. The edges have low blunt saw teeth, have a little bristles on both sides, and face each other with a short petiole. One flower attaches to the upper leaf bud, and two flowers bloom in one direction. The corolla has a blue-purple lip shape with a length of 2 to 2 cm. The buds are 3 mm long for flowers and 5 mm for fruits.
Blue Skullcap
Blue Skullcap
Blue Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a flowering wetland plant that grows wild near marshes and damp meadows across North America. It blooms in late summer with three flower color variants: blue, white, and pink. It tends to grow in small clustered colonies in all kinds of shaded wet places. This mint-type plant tastes bitter to foraging animals, but pheasants like the seeds.
Hairy skullcap
Hairy skullcap
Hairy skullcap is a wildflower that is native to North America where it is found in dry or mesic environments. Some Native American tribes associate hairy skullcap with womanhood and use it in female-orientated ceremonies. It has also been used in folk medicine for various ailments.
Hoary skullcap
Hoary skullcap
Hoary skullcap (Scutellaria incana) is an indigenous species of mint in the central and eastern parts of the United States. 'Hoary' means 'having white hair,' and the stems of this plant do indeed live up to their moniker. Wildflowers of this type were named 'skullcaps' because their shape is reminiscent of a helmet.
Small skullcap
Small skullcap
Small skullcap (Scutellaria parvula) is a type of wild mint that comes from the central and eastern United States (though today it is hard to find in the east). This species grows best with full sunlight, so it is usually found in prairies and savannas. In places with too many tall grasses, small skullcap may cluster around ledges and ridges.
Barbed skullcap
Barbed skullcap
It is a perennial herb generally reaching up to 35 centimeters tall, sometimes taller. The lightly toothed leaves are somewhat lance-shaped or triangular and up to about 3 centimeters long. The flowers are borne on pedicels that have tiny, sharp bracteoles. The purple-blue, lightly hairy flower corolla is roughly a centimeter long. The plant grows in moist and wet habitat, such as paddy fields.
Scutellaria dependens
Scutellaria dependens
Scutellaria dependens is known for its pendulous growth habit, featuring small, tubular blue to violet flowers that nod from leaf axils. The leaves are typically ovate with a rugged texture. Thriving in well-drained soils, it often adorns rocky landscapes and slopes, its unique flowering and leafy visage lending charm to its native habitat's understory.
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra is a compact herbaceous perennial, easily recognized by its square stems and pairs of vibrant green, ovate leaves. In late summer, tiny, tube-shaped violet-blue flowers peek out from under conspicuous, helmet-like calyces, giving scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra a distinctive appearance. Thriving in well-drained soils, this variety has adapted to cool, rocky slopes and woodlands, showcasing nature's resilience and diversity.
Scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis
Scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis
Scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis is a perennial herb characterized by its hooded blue-violet flowers that bloom atop square stems in late summer. Its narrow, serrated leaves are arranged oppositely, providing a textured green backdrop. Originating from the Ussuri region, scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis flourishes in sunny, well-drained soils, adapting to its environment with a hardy and resilient growth habit. This distinctive morphology offers both aesthetic appeal and ease of identification.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
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More Genus
Skullcap
Scutellaria
The attractive flowers that appear in the summer make skullcap popular plants in perennial and rock gardens, where they grow well in partial or sunny locations. The flowers are hooded and tubular-shaped, giving them a unique appearance. The plants grow from seeds produced in the fall as the flowers begin dying back.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Skullcap
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Attributes of Skullcap
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Skullcap
Distribution of Skullcap
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Distribution Map of Skullcap
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Skullcap
Feedback
Skullcap encompass a variety of herbaceous plants, known for their hooded flowers and medicinal properties. They thrive in conditions that balance sun exposure and moisture, preferring well-draining soil and moderate temperatures. While generally hardy, skullcap are susceptible to root rot from overwatering, and can be affected by common pests and diseases like spider mites or powdery mildew. Seasonal care includes mulching for winter protection and ensuring adequate water during dry summer periods without causing waterlogged conditions.
How to Water Skullcap?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Skullcap?
How to Propagate Skullcap?
How to Plant Skullcap?
Exploring the Skullcap Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Dwarf indian skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap (Scutellaria indica) is a small perennial that grows slowly and reaches no more than 13 cm tall. The dwarf indian skullcap thrives in full sun or partial shade in medium to moist, well-drained soil. It blooms in spring with tiny snap-dragon shaped flowers that are a brilliant blue-lavender color and grow on 2.5 cm long spikes.
Heartleaf skullcap
Heartleaf skullcap (Scutellaria ovata) is part of the mint family. The plant gets its name because part of its bloom looks like a medieval skullcap and because it has heart-shaped leaves. It’s indigenous to North America.
Danny's skullcap
Danny's skullcap prefers to live in woodlands or areas recently cleared up by wildfire. This wildflower grows from a single or cluster of stems that are attached to creeping rootstalk. The name of the plant comes from the Latin word 'scutella,' referring to the shape of its calyx which looks like a tiny helmet.
Skullcap
Skullcap (*Scutellaria galericulata*) is a wildflower that can be found in wetlands of all types, in both Eurasia and North America. Its tubular blue flowers grow along the stem of the plant. Skullcap provides food for a variety of insects, including long-tongued bees and butterflies, but its leaves are bitter so animals do not graze on it.
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All Species of Skullcap
Dwarf indian skullcap
Heartleaf skullcap
Danny's skullcap
Skullcap
Helmet flower
Drummond's skullcap
Baikal skullcap
Sandy skullcap
Blue Skullcap
Hairy skullcap
Hoary skullcap
Small skullcap
Barbed skullcap
Scutellaria dependens
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra
Scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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