Item Tag: Scutellaria lateriflora

Skullcap, Official (Mad Dog Skullcap) seeds – Heirloom Herb (Scutellaria laterif

QUANTITY: 50 Seeds The Official Skullcap, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), is an esteemed herb in traditional herbal remedies. Native to North America, this perennial plant is renowned for its potent medicinal properties. The plant produces a profusion of tiny, tubular blue flowers from leaf axils along the upper part of the stem, creating a beautiful and delicate appearance. • Perennial • Plant height: 15-45 cm • Days to maturity: 60-75 days • USDA Zones: 6-9 GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: For fall sowing, no stratification needed. For spring planting, a 30 day cold stratification is needed to break the seeds’ dormancy. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Skullcap prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. ABOUT SOUTHERN SEEDS • Veteran Owned & Operated • US Grown Seeds • Heirloom Seeds • Non-GMO Seeds • Open Pollinated Seeds • No chemical treatments SHIPPING: We aim to ship within 24 hours, but during peak growing seasons, that may take slightly longer. We offer flat rate, combined shipping on all orders with FREE shipping on orders over $35. For an even broader selection of quality seeds, visit SouthernSeeds.com.

Skullcap, Official (Mad Dog Skullcap) seeds – Heirloom Herb (Scutellaria laterif

QUANTITY: 50 Seeds The Official Skullcap, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), is an esteemed herb in traditional herbal remedies. Native to North America, this perennial plant is renowned for its potent medicinal properties. The plant produces a profusion of tiny, tubular blue flowers from leaf axils along the upper part of the stem, creating a beautiful and delicate appearance. • Perennial • Plant height: 15-45 cm • Days to maturity: 60-75 days • USDA Zones: 6-9 GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: For fall sowing, no stratification needed. For spring planting, a 30 day cold stratification is needed to break the seeds’ dormancy. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Skullcap prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. ABOUT SOUTHERN SEEDS • Veteran Owned & Operated • US Grown Seeds • Heirloom Seeds • Non-GMO Seeds • Open Pollinated Seeds • No chemical treatments SHIPPING: We aim to ship within 24 hours, but during peak growing seasons, that may take slightly longer. We offer flat rate, combined shipping on all orders with FREE shipping on orders over $35. For an even broader selection of quality seeds, visit SouthernSeeds.com.

Scutellaria lateriflora seeds – Blue Skullcap – Mad Dog Skullcap – Scullcap

Please note: The free shipping on this item means it will be sent as a letter. They generally arrive within 5 business days(in the U.S.) but can sometimes take up to 10. Orders with 5 or more packets of any of the seeds we sell with free shipping will get a free upgrade to tracked shipping(Domestic Only). ScullcapScutellaria laterifloraUses: MedicinalDuration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-8)When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early FallEase of Germination: Easy Named for its purple flowers resemblance to a medieval helmet, scullcap is one of the most important herbs for calming the nerves; used by the Cherokee Native Americans as a female reproductive tonic and as a treatment for seizures by early herbalists. It is used today to treat premenstrual tension, nervous exhaustion as well as anxiety by stimulating GABA (neuro-inhibitory) receptors. Can be made into a tea, tincture or powder. Germination tends to be more successful when stratified for a week or so. Loves full sun to partial shade in fertile soil.