Mad Dog Skullcap Seeds - Flower Plant

Mad Dog Skullcap is a hardy perennial herb known for its slender branching stems, green foliage, and small blue-violet flowers. This woodland-style plant grows well in herb gardens, shaded borders, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes where moist well-drained soil and partial shade are available. It adapts to temperate climates and develops seasonal flowering during warm growing periods.

Features

• Produces small blue-violet flowers
• Slender branching herb growth habit
• Suitable for herb gardens and woodland planting
• Adapted to temperate climate conditions
• Performs well in partial shade conditions
• Suitable for naturalized landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Scutellaria lateriflora
• Common Name (US): Mad Dog Skullcap
• Seed Type / Variety: Medicinal Herb Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Sowing Season: February to May or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-4 weeks in moist soil around 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist fertile well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart