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Scutellaria Tournefortii Seeds for Garden Planting

Scutellaria Tournefortii Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours to soften seed coat and improve germination.

Sowing Indoors: Sow seeds in trays with seed-starting mix; press seeds onto the surface and lightly cover with soil.

• Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost, sow in prepared beds; press seeds on the surface and gently cover

How to Grow

Water regularly keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent excessive self-seeding.

Tips

Plant in well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Full sun exposure yields best flowering; light shade is tolerated.

• Space plants to ensure airflow and reduce fungal issues

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scutellaria Tournefortii Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scutellaria Tournefortii is a charming skullcap species known for its delicate tubular flowers — typically white with violet tips — rising above compact clumps of green foliage. Native to dry, mountainous regions, it thrives in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its compact habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and mixed perennial beds.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

25–35 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

moderate watering

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000104448

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this skullcap suitable for specialty gardens?

Its compact perennial habit and distinctive flowers make it an interesting choice for collectors of uncommon ornamental plants.

Can it be planted in crevice gardens?

Yes. Well-drained crevice gardens and rocky planting areas suit its compact growth.

Which plants complement Scutellaria tournefortii?

Aubrieta, saxifrages, dwarf campanulas, and alpine dianthus create attractive rock garden combinations.

Does it remain compact as it matures?

Yes. Its naturally tidy habit makes it suitable for smaller planting spaces and alpine displays.

Can it be featured in botanical collections?

Yes. Its uncommon appearance makes it a distinctive addition to specialty perennial collections.

Do beneficial insects visit the blooms?

The flowers may attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season.