Scutellaria x 'Veranda'
Scutellaria
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Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - Description
Exotic, tropical looking beauty that's easy to grow. Here's an exotic, tropical looking beauty that's easy to grow and thrives in the hot summer heat. Pea-like blooms are rich, deep bluish-purple and stand above glossy, dark green foliage - great to use alone or in combinations with other annuals. Thrives in partially shaded garden spots. Ht: 10".
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - Blooming
Blooms tubular, 2-lipped flowers in vibrant colors.
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - 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.
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - 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.
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - Pest
Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot, aphids, and spider mites.
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - Interesting facts
There are around 300 known species of Scutellaria.
Scutellaria (Scutellaria x 'Veranda') - 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.
