Scutellaria elliptica: Country Or Region Of Origin
Central and eastern U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Scutellaria elliptica
Taxonomy: Scutellaria ellipticaNames
Hairy Skullcap
Phonetic Spelling:skew-teh-LARE-ee ee-LIP-tih-kuh
Genus:Scutellaria
Species:elliptica
Family:Lamiaceae
Hairy Skullcap is a wildflower belonging to the mint family, found naturally in the central and eastern regions of the United States.
Habitat: Varieties elliptica and hirsuta thrive in environments ranging from moist to dry forests.
Scutellaria elliptica Feature Summary
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Tags
#native perennial
#bumblebees
#NC native
#native wildflower
#larval host plant
#food source summer
#food source herbage
#food source nectar
#food source pollen
#food source hard mast fruit
#moth larvae
#audubon
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Scutellaria elliptica Feature Summary
Attributes
Central and eastern U.S.A.
This plant is a larval host for moths.
Perennial
Fruit
Fruit displays from June to July.
Summer
Flowers
Purple and blue flowers bloom from May to June.
Purple/Lavender
Blue
Summer
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Leaves
Green
Stem
Landscape
Native Garden
Bees
Moths
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Scutellaria elliptica Attributes
Scutellaria elliptica: Wildlife Value
This plant is a larval host for moths.
Scutellaria elliptica: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Scutellaria elliptica Fruit
Scutellaria elliptica: Fruit Description
Fruit displays from June to July.
Scutellaria elliptica: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Scutellaria elliptica Flowers
Scutellaria elliptica: Flower Description
Purple and blue flowers bloom from May to June.
Scutellaria elliptica: Flower Color
Blue
Purple/Lavender
Scutellaria elliptica: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Scutellaria elliptica Whole Plant Traits
Scutellaria elliptica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Scutellaria elliptica Cultural Conditions
Scutellaria elliptica: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Scutellaria elliptica: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Scutellaria elliptica: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Scutellaria elliptica Leaves
Scutellaria elliptica: Leaf Color
Green
Scutellaria elliptica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Scutellaria elliptica Stem
Scutellaria elliptica: Stem Color
Green
Scutellaria elliptica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Scutellaria elliptica: Stem Cross Section
Angular
Oval
Round
Square
Scutellaria elliptica Landscape
Scutellaria elliptica: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Scutellaria elliptica: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
