Mad-Dog Skullcap Drawing

Mad-Dog Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
Family

Blue Periwinkle Swish

Branched upright stems are adorned with pretty pairs of ˝” violet-blue lipped flowers from June through September, leaves up to 2 ˝” , spreading by rhizomes & seed. The name ‘Mad-Dog’ became associated with the plant when an 18th century physician claimed he had cured people of rabies using this plant – his claims were quickly discredited but the name stuck!

Moist To Wet
Sun To Part Shade
1-2’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2b-7b
Perennial

Other names: Blue Skullcap

Native Range: Newfoundland across s. Canada to BC & AK, across the US except CO, UT & NV

Mad-Dog Skullcap $5.50
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