Scutellaria Baicalensis Seeds – Baikal Skullcap

Scutellaria Baicalensis, also known as Baikal Skullcap, is a perennial plant known for its ornamental beauty and resilience. This hardy variety produces striking violet-blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, pollinator gardens, or natural landscapes. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant

• Variety Name: Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria Baicalensis)

• Growth Habit: Upright with multiple stems and narrow leaves

• Flower Color: Violet-blue

• Blooming Period: Late spring to mid-summer

• Maturity: Full maturity within 2 years from sowing

• Growing Season: Spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 7–8: February–April

  • Zones 5–6: March–May

  • Zones 4: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Height at Maturity: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Uses: Ornamental gardening, landscape planting, and pollinator attraction