Smoky Hills Skullcap
Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'
Pronunciation: skew-teh-LARE-ee res-in-OH-suh
SKU #45184
| Description | Collected in the Smoky Hills of Kansas, this easy-care prairie perennial boasts vibrant violet-blue flowers in late spring and summer. Excellent resilience to heat and drought when established. Useful in rock gardens, on dry hillsides, xeriscaping or in containers. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Blooms | Spring to summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 8 to 10 in. tall, 10 to 14 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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