Scutellaria incana (Downy Skullcap) is a bushy rhizomatous perennial boasting open racemes of small, two-lipped, lavender-blue flowers from mid to late summer. The round-top flowers are covered with fine, soft hairs giving rise to its common name, Downy Skullcap. They are borne on erect pubescent square stems clothed in toothed ovate gray-green leaves. Undemanding and easy to grow, Downy Skullcap tolerates heat, drought, shade, poor infertile soils, rocky or gravelly soils. It is pest resistant and unpalatable to deer and rabbits. An excellent choice for the sunny garden.

• Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). This plant will spread into small colonies from underground rhizomes.
• Performs best in full sun or part shade in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerates clay soils, dry soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• A perfect choice for beds and borders, naturalized areas, meadows, prairies, wildflower gardens.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Propagate from seed, or by clump division in spring.
• Native to central and eastern United States.