Published on June 7, 2012 by Casey
Heart-leaved Skullcap
Soft, heart shaped, deep green leaves with a purple tinge form a spreading mound in the shaded landscape topped by profuse spikes of violet-blue, lipped, tubular flowers in mid June continuing through mid summer. Native insects love its nectar and critters love its thick cover. Drought resistant.
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Benefits
- Drought tolerant once established
- Thrives in shade
- A magnet for native insects and butterflies
- Great cover for landscape critters
- Deer resistant
- Very effective planted in groups
Native Range
open woods and bluffs from Pennsylvania south to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas
Native Trivia
Butterflies are active during the day. They use their colors to attract a mate or to warn predators that they are unpleasant to eat. In contrast, moths are usually dull in color and are active at dusk or during the night.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Plan Sub Group
• Medium Perennials
Exposure
• Shade
• Filtered Shade
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Soil
• Well-drained
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Mammals
• Butterflies
Bloom Time
• Summer
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habitat Collection
• Dry Shade
• Butterfly
Native Habitat
• Forest
Foliage Color
• Green
• Blue-green
Uses
• Drought tolerant
• Mass plant
Source: abnativeplants
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