SCUTTELARIA PONTICA SKULLCAP
Scuttelaria pontica Tough evergreen creeper that becomes carpeted with white paper-like bracts in late spring which gives the appearance of a light dusting of snow. Plant over bulbs or in between flagstone and around roses.
Drought Tolerant/Drought Wise
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Part Sun
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Summer
Flower color
:
Pink
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Light Green
Growth Rate
:
Fast 12" Plus a year
Habit
:
Clumping
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
1" - 4" (Fairly Low Grower with taller flower spike)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light,Moderate
Soil
:
Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
18"
Zone:
6,7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-10
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
Yes
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Tips from Fran
Scuttelaria pontica is a great find for those in drought conditions or high heat conditions. It loves to bake in the hot sun!!!
-Fran Hopkins,
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