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Mad Dog Skullcap Seeds

Scutellaria lateriflora

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which is notoriously slow and irregular.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. This plant adapts well to either dry or moist soil, and also tolerates sandy and clay soils. Though drought tolerant, it prefers moist soil and will benefit from watering in especially dry weather. For extended blooming, deadhead blossoms. This plant attracts hummingbirds and bumblebees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, clusters of small seed pods will develop that mature from green to brown. When ripe, they will split open at the top to reveal the tiny brown seeds. Shake the open pods over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Blue Scullcap, Virginia Scullcap, Hoodwort

Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 65,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Mad Dog Skullcap Seeds 5.0
Review By Ally

Great seeds

I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!

Mad Dog Skullcap Seeds 5.0
Review By Jacob Dozier

Perfect timing

Came in 3 days before expected date! Great timing! Thank u.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~300 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $9.60 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $22.40 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~65,000 Seeds) $64.00 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $256.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $960.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Discovered by ancient herbalists, this native perennial is highly valued for its medicinal benefits. These tiny, bud-like flowers bloom in pale blue, purple, or white.
Skullcap comes from a highly valued family of plants, since ancient herbalists found that it provided a number of medicinal benefits. This species in particular was once used as a treatment for rabies, thus the name. The reference to a "skullcap" can be explained by the resemblance of part of each blossom to a close-fitting cap.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which is notoriously slow and irregular.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. This plant adapts well to either dry or moist soil, and also tolerates sandy and clay soils. Though drought tolerant, it prefers moist soil and will benefit from watering in especially dry weather. For extended blooming, deadhead blossoms. This plant attracts hummingbirds and bumblebees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, clusters of small seed pods will develop that mature from green to brown. When ripe, they will split open at the top to reveal the tiny brown seeds. Shake the open pods over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Blue Scullcap, Virginia Scullcap, Hoodwort

Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 65,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Ally

Great seeds

I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!

5.0

Review By Jacob Dozier

Perfect timing

Came in 3 days before expected date! Great timing! Thank u.