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Scutellaria baicalensis | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Scutellaria baicalensis

Scutellaria baicalensis

Genus: Scutellaria
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A bushy perennial to a height of 30cm, becoming more upright as the season progresses. The stems are purplish-tinged with lance-shaped, hairy-margined green leaves. From early summer to early autumn, blue, hairy-lipped flowers are borne on just one side of the stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoamClay

NeutralAlkalineAcid

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Enjoys a sunny position in a well-drained soil that does not dry out completely in summer

Pruning

Cut back growth as it dies back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn, or by basal or softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years