Organic Mad Dog Skullcap
Perennial
100 days to maturity (from transplant)
Scutellaria lateriflora
Description
A gorgeous perennial native to North America, Skullcap is medicinally revered for its nervine qualities. Both calming and strengthening the nervous system, herbalists use the flowering tops of Skullcap daily in tea or tincture. The ‘official’ species of Skullcap is also called ‘Mad Dog’ for its use as a traditional folk remedy for rabies. Skullcap prefers fertile, moist soil and thrives in both part shade and full sun. Enjoy its exquisite blue flowers on delicate two-foot plants. It is a reliable perennial to Zone 4.
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Organic Mad Dog Skullcap
Transplant Only: Sow indoors ~6-8 weeks before final frost. Cold stratify (refrigerate with moist paper towel in a plastic bag) 3-4 weeks before sowing. Light required to germinate: press seeds into soil without burying. Harden off (reducing water & temp for 3-7 days) before transplanting after frost with 6” between plants. Full/Part Sun, Perennial.
Sowing Date: After frost, late May early June
Seed Depth: barely cover
Days to Germination: 5-15
Days to Maturity: 100
Plant spacing after thinning: 6 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
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