Alpine Skullcap
Alpine skullcap is a small, shrubby, perennial plant. It grows as a short, tidy mound of dark green leaves.
In June, it produces short four-sided spikes of attractive purple and white flowers.
Because of its small size alpine skullcap is best suited to rock gardens or front edges of planting beds. It is an easy-care, easy-to-grow plant.
Alpine Skullcap
Alpine skullcap is a small, shrubby, perennial plant. It grows as a short, tidy mound of dark green leaves.
In June, it produces short four-sided spikes of attractive purple and white flowers.
Because of its small size alpine skullcap is best suited to rock gardens or front edges of planting beds. It is an easy-care, easy-to-grow plant.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Scutellaria alpina
Pronunciation
skew-teh-LARE-ee-uh AL-pin-a
Mature Height
8 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple and white
Bloom time
June to July
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe and Russia
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Alpine skullcap has been growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden for many years. It is a beautiful little shrubby plant that requires hardly any care. The tidy appearance and pretty flowers make it a good choice for Colorado Springs landscapes.
Maintenance
Cut back dieback, if needed, after new growth emerges in spring.