Scutellaria ovata
Scutellaria ovata or heartleaf skullcap has purple infused new growth followed by tubular purple flowers.
Description:
The foliage of this eastern North American native has a purple lustre as it emerges. As this attractive colouration fades the plant produces masses of purple flowers with white highlights. Prefers a dry, gravelly part shade but tolerant of shade and more moist soils. Popular with butterflies. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Heartleaf Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Moist, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky open woods, glades, rocky ledges, bluffs.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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