Mad-Dog Skullcap

Branched upright stems are adorned with pretty pairs of 1/2 inch violet-blue lipped flowers from June through September, leaves up to 2 1/2 inch , spreading by rhizomes and seed. Makes a lovely tea. 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!

1-2 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2b-7b
Perennial

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

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks

Mad-Dog Skullcap in a 3.5 inch pot $14.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Mad-Dog Skullcap Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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