Scutellaria 'Bumble Bee Blues'
$22.00 / 1G AB
Description
Scutellaria 'Bumble Bee Blues', commonly known as Skullcap, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its blue flowers during summer. It typically matures 0.33–4 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America, Eurasia. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and coastal. It has a medium growth rate and generally requires little routine maintenance.
Benefits
Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Scutellaria 'Bumble Bee Blues' produces blue flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Mixed border, pollinator garden, cottage garden, mass planting
| Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' | |
| Skullcap | |
| 'Appalachian Blues | |
| No | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| North America, Eurasia | |
| Yes |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 | |
| Medium |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| Blue | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| None | |
| Upright | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low |