Family Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus Scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee-uh) Species suffrutescens (suf-roo-TES-kens)
Category Perennials Height 12-18 in. Spacing 12-18 in. Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color Fuchsia, Pink, White Bloom Time Late Spring-Mid Fall Foliage Herbaceous, will lose leaves with frost
Hardiness Zone 7a to 0 F Zone 7b to 5 F Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F
Zone 9a to 30 F Zone 9b to 35 F
Soil pH Requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Water Requirements Drought tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Pruning Instructions Prune if desired to keep shape or from getting leggy
Propagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting allow pods to dry on plant;break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Other Details Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter
