Heartleaf Skullcap

Scientific Name: Scutellaria ovata
Common Names: Heartleaf Skullcap, Ovateleaf Skullcap
Native to: Central and Southeastern United States
Lighting requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Winter look: Dies back to the ground in winter; re-emerges in spring
Seasonal interest: Late spring to early summer (purple-blue, tubular flowers)
Drought tolerance: Moderate (can tolerate dry periods once established)
Soil requirements: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
pH range: 6.0 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 (USDA Zones)
Deer resistance: High
Attracts: Bees, butterflies

Notes: This cheerful perennial is a breeze to care for and creates lovely, dense clumps that are perfect for ground cover in shaded spots. It spreads nicely through rhizomes, so you might want to thin it out occasionally. It loves dappled light and makes a fantastic addition to woodland gardens! 

*Heartleaf Skullcap can die back in very hot summers. If it does, don't worry it'll come back when it cools off.