Lesser Skullcap
Scutellaria minor
Family: Lamiaceae
Lesser Skullcap grows in partial sun and prefers moist, acidic soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Lesser Skullcap
Lesser Skullcap growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lesser Skullcap as 21-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 100-150 days.
Plant Overview
Lesser Skullcap (Scutellaria minor) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4161
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Lesser Skullcap is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Moist, acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 100-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-45 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 100-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.