Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Skullcap grows in partial shade and prefers moist, rich soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Skullcap
Skullcap growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Skullcap as 14-30 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface to 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) 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-2488
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Skullcap is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface to 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface to 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 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.