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
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Botanic Name

Scutellaria alpina

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Pronunciation

skew-teh-LARE-ee-uh AL-pin-a

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Mature Height

8 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

1 to 2 ft.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

purple and white

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Bloom time

June to July

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe and Russia

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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