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Heartleaf Skullcap

Scutellaria ovata
A cool-season perennial groundcover with soft, silvery-green foliage and spikes of violet-blue flowers in spring. Grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide at maturity. Thrives in USDA zones 7 through 10 and is excellent for Texas native landscapes.

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Heartleaf Skullcap

Scutellaria ovata

Heartleaf Skullcap is a standout Texas native valued for its velvety, silver-toned foliage and reliable spring bloom. Its heart-shaped leaves create a dense, attractive mat through the cooler months, then in late spring it sends up upright spikes of vivid violet-blue flowers that draw attention from across the landscape. At maturity, this perennial reaches 2 feet in height and spreads 1 foot, forming a soft-textured groundcover that brightens shaded or lightly filtered areas. Its unique coloration and seasonal rhythm make it a great choice for naturalized plantings, cottage-style beds, or native landscapes.

  • Perennial groundcover 
  • Moderate growth rate
  • Silvery-green foliage with violet-blue spring flowers
  • Excellent for native plantings and understory areas
  • Provides color and texture 

Heartleaf Skullcap grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, it thrives in Texas conditions and offers a beautiful, dependable presence throughout the cool months.

Special Features

Unique Blue-Green Foliage
Thrives in Partial Shade
Wildlife Friendly
Drought Tolerant
Adaptable and Low-Maintenance
Leaf Retention:Herbaceous
Scientific Name:Scutellaria ovata
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:2' H x 1' W
Leaf Color:Striking purple blooms in spring, giving way to vibrant golden-yellow foliage come autumn.
Flower Color:Purple
Bloom Times:Summer

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Scientific NameScutellaria ovataSymphyotrichum oblongifolium
Size at Maturity2' H x 1' W2' H x 2' W
Leaf RetentionHerbaceousHerbaceous
Flower ColorPurplePurple
Bloom TimesSummerSummer & Fall
Sizes Available1 Gal
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