Scutellaria incana
Downy Skullcap
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Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Description
Scutellaria incana, also Downy Skullcap, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae and is native to North America. It is a perennial and is primarily found in the eastern United States as well as some parts of the Midwest.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Blooming
Blooms tubular, 2-lipped flowers in vibrant colors.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Growth
Grows well in temperate regions and on mountains in tropical areas. Does best with full sun or dappled shade. Smaller species work nice in rock gardens or alpine houses, taller ones are suitable for the front of a herbaceous border.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Planting
Plant seeds in containers in a cold frame in fall, or take basal and softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. Conduct division in fall or spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Pest
Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot, aphids, and spider mites.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Interesting facts
There are around 300 known species of Scutellaria.
Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria incana) - Soil and irrigation
Scutellaria does best in moderately fertile, light, gravelly soil that is well-drained. Prefers neutral to alkaline soil. If grown in an alpine house, equal parts loam, leaf mold, and grit work best for Scutellaria. Water regularly during the growing season. Provide marginally hardy plants with a deep winter mulch.
