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Dark Violet Hybrid Skullcap
Scutellaria x 'Dark Violet'
Pronunciation: skew-teh-LARE-ee
SKU #42013
A profusion of deep violet blooms on compact spikes that will brighten sunny borders and xeric landscapes throughout summer. Thrives in nutrient-poor soil and sunny, dry conditions. A tight, low, mounding, herbaceous perennial perfect for rock gardens.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 in. tall, 10 to 15 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Salvia (Salvia); Mexican Hat (Ratibida); Sedum (Sedum); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Salvia (Salvia); Mexican Hat (Ratibida); Sedum (Sedum); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.