Helmet Skullcap
Scutellaria integrifolia
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Helmet Skullcap grows well in full sun and part shade in well-drained soils. Its native habitat includes pine savannas, along creek beds, and woodlands. It is often found at sites that have been burned.
- Scientific Name: Scutellaria integrifolia
- Common Names: Helmet Skullcap, Helmet Flower
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 30 inches, but typically 12 to 24 inches.
- Leaves: Narrow elliptical to arrow-shaped. Densely pubescent stem.
- Flowers: Blue, violet
- Bloom Time: April through June
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts native bees and other pollinators.
Where to Find It
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