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Pink Texas Skullcap
Scutellaria suffrutescens
Pronunciation: skew-teh-LARE-ee suf-froo-TESS-enz
SKU #04101
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.
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| Description | This heat and sun-loving, drought tolerant perennial blooms for months on end, providing bright color to the waterwise garden. Tiny, pink, snapdragon-like flowers cover the neat, compact mound of foliage. Ideal for xeriscapes. Versatile and useful in rock gardens, on dry hillsides or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season. |
Details
| Description | This heat and sun-loving, drought tolerant perennial blooms for months on end, providing bright color to the waterwise garden. Tiny, pink, snapdragon-like flowers cover the neat, compact mound of foliage. Ideal for xeriscapes. Versatile and useful in rock gardens, on dry hillsides or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.