About

A compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial from the dry mountains of Turkey and Iran with small, ovate, mid-green leaves and short, terminal racemes of small, bright blue, 2-lipped, tubular flowers in summer. A charming and unusual scutellaria for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or raised bed.

About the genus

A genus of very drought or heat-tolerant flowering annuals and perennials within the sunflower family, with narrow, bright green to grey-green foliage and daisy-like white, cream or yellow flowers with orange centres

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.