Blue Skullcap

Description

Blue Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap or Side Flowering Skullcap) is a mint family perennial herb that with leaves and flowers that can be used for tea.

Will produce harvestable foliage 90-120 days from seeding in ideal soil and climate conditions.

Specifications
Common Name:Blue Skullcap
Scientific Name:Scutellaria lateriflora
:A mint family perennial that can be used as a tea. Also known as Mad Dog or Side Flowering Skullcap.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 3a (-40 to -35)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Early Spring
Seeding Depth:1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):1-2 Week Cold Stratification Period + 60-70F
Plant Spacing:1-2 ft.
Plant Height:2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:100+