Wright's Skullcap

Wright’s Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Family- Mint

Central Texas Ecoregions- Cross Timbers & Prairies, Eduard's Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bloom Time- March-July

Leaf Retention- Evergreen 

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- .5’-1’

Width- 1-2’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Bluffs, Woodland’s Edge

Additional Information- Mound growing, very drought tolerant, doesn’t like wet soil for long periods of time. It can get leggy, pruning will help keep it bushy.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)