Downy skullcap (Scutellaria incana) Plants

A tall garden plant that blooms repeatedly from midsummer to fall. It thrives in dry, sandy, well-draining soils, but tolerates clay soils as well. Features small, two-lipped, purplish blue flowers and attractive foliage. Does well in partial shade.

Native to: United States from New York to Wisconsin and south from Florida to Texas. Non-native to Maine

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, dry to moist soil.

Natural habitat: Open woods, clearings, on slopes and along streams.

Grows up to: 3'

Blooms: Summer to fall

Pairs well with: Smooth blue aster