Scutellaria incana
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- skoot-ul-AIR-ee-uh in-KAN-nuh
- Description
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Square stems covered with fine white hairs; small purplish-blue flowers in loose racemes. Seen in open woods, slopes and along streams. Prefers moderate moisture in well-drained soil. Tolerates sandy or clay soil. Grows in dry woods or clearings.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Scutellaria
- Species:
- incana
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- North Central & Eastern U.S.A
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
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Cultural Conditions:
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Purplish-blue flowers in loose racemes.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- White
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Description:
- Hairy with minute whitish hairs.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- Square stem covered with fine white hairs
