About
A mat-forming perennial to a height of 8cm with small hairy grey-green leaves. The flowers are blue-purple in colour and held in clusters over the foliage in summer.
About the genus
Scutellaria are annuals, herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs with opposite pairs of leaves and blue, violet, yellow or white, two-lipped, tubular flowers borne in the leaf axils or in terminal spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming, Spreading branched, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a rock garden, scree bed, or alpine house in a gritty compost in sun or dappled shade. Avoid winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of clumps in spring or by basal cuttings in late spring to early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free