Scutellaria wrightii (Purple Skullcap) Spring flowering food and nesting materials for

food and nesting materials for birds and small mammals

summer Mature height 6-12" Mature width 2 ft Container adaptable Yes

hummingbirds Deer resistant Yes Notes Prefers  deeper

Toxic only if eaten in large quantities

low-growing

Scutellaria wrightii (Purple Skullcap) Spring flowering food and nesting materials forPurple Skullcap is a lovely mounding perennial that only grows to about 6 12 inches tall. It is a drought tolerant, can handle our heat and needs well draining soil. It can be trimmed back by half after bloom to keep compact. Purple Skullcap does well when planted near paths, as a low border, in rock gardens or as a filler plant. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Purple Bloom time Spring, summer