Scutellaria lateriflora seeds – Blue Skullcap – Mad Dog Skullcap – Scullcap
Specifications
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| Type | Herb Seeds |
| Color | Blue |
| Genus | Scutellaria |
| Species | Scutellaria lateriflora |
| Common Name | Skullcap |
| Brand | O'Neill Seeds |
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.