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- Skullcap, Wright's Purple
Skullcap, Wright's Purple
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Botanical Name
Scutellaria wrightii
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Both Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
6in
Plant Height Max
10in
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Purple
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
1ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
Native, low water use; drought and heat tolerant; showy blooms; attracts bees; cut back by 1/2 after bloom if needed to keep compact