Mad-Dog Skullcap Drawing

Mad-Dog Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora

Blue Periwinkle Swish

Slender 4” stems with ˝” violet-blue lipped flowers hanging off one side emerge from leaf axils June through September, leaves up to 2 ˝” , often freely branching, spreading by rhizomes, moist to wet soil, sun to partial shade, 1-2' tall. The name ‘Mad-Dog’ became associated with the plant when a 18th century physician claimed he had cured people of rabies using this plant – his claims were quickly discredited but the name stuck!

Other common names: Blue Skullcap

Zone 3-8

Native range: Newfoundland across s. Canada to British Columbia & Alaska, across the US except Colorado, Utah & Nevada

Mad-Dog Skullcap $5.25
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