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Scutellaria resinosa
Scutellaria resinosa Torr.
Sticky Skullcap, Shrubby Skullcap, Resin-dot Skullcap, Resinous Skullcap
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Scutellaria wrightii
USDA Symbol: SCRE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Sticky Skullcap or Resinous Skullcap is a compact, 10 in. by 10 in., perennial with woody stems that die back to the ground every winter. The numerous stems and the oval leaves are covered with minute hairs. Deep-violet-blue, tubular, two-lipped flowers continue to appear as stems elongate over the growing season.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , NM , OK , TXNative Distribution: N.w. & c. KS to the TX Panhandle
Native Habitat: Slopes & sandhills of prairies & plains
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy loam. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Limestone-based, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: This species tolerates medium drainage and some soil compaction.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsDescription: Stratified seed germinates well. Cuttings taken mid-spring will root with treatment.
Seed Collection: Strip dried capsules from stem and separate the seeds with a sieve.
Seed Treatment: Moist-stratify seed at 40 degrees for 45-60 days.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 1133 Collected June 30, 1997 in Medina County by Paul CoxNPSOT 1098 Collected Apr. 23, 1997 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Scutellaria resinosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Scutellaria resinosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Scutellaria resinosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-27Research By: NPC