Scutellaria incana, commonly called hoary skullcap, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Scutellaria incana, commonly called hoary skullcap, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Scutellaria incana (hoary skullcap)

Scutellaria incana (hoary skullcap)

General info: Scutellaria incana, commonly called hoary skullcap, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. This native perennial is drought tolerant. It performs best in dry sandy soil. This North American wildflower is typically found growing in open fields, woodlands, and roadsides. Hoary skullcap can get up to three feet tall and gets its common name from its skull/helmet shaped blooms.

Landscape uses: Scutellaria incana’s unique blooms attract lots of different pollinators. Add this native to any pollinator garden or native wildflower garden. Hoary skullcap is also used in cottage gardens, open woodland areas, and meadows.

Light Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 2 to 3′
Foliage Color. Green
Moisture Req. Dry to Medium
Bloom Purplish Blue
Origin Eastern and Central U.S.
Height without Bloom Select
Zone 5 to 9