Blue Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) seeds
- Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€4.19
Product number: SCU01 GTIN: 4250601203812
Description
Skullcap is a low herbaceous perennial plant from southern Europe that belongs to the mint family. The leaf shape looks very similar to stinging nettle leaves. It forms tenderly blue-purple blossom panicles in summer and is suitable as a perennial, self-sowing ornamental plant in the shrub garden.
The herb, furthermore, is often used as a part of smoking mixtures. Medicinally, it's used as a "nervous tonic".
The herb, furthermore, is often used as a part of smoking mixtures. Medicinally, it's used as a "nervous tonic".
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial plant. Scutellaria seeds germinate slowly. Preculture recommended. To germinate, skullcap seeds need warmth, otherwise, the plant is easy to handle. Loves moisture.
Other names
Botanical name: Scutellaria lateriflora, S. polybotrya, Cassida lateriflora
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