Official Mad Dog Skullcap – 50 Seeds
Grow a cornerstone of traditional Western herbalism with our Official Skullcap seeds. This important native perennial, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap, has been a valued medicinal herb for centuries. The plant produces many slender stems with delicate, tubular, blue-violet flowers arranged along one side. A member of the mint family, it thrives in moist soils and is a wonderful addition to any medicinal or pollinator garden, prized for its use in traditional calming teas and tinctures. ⭐ What you'll love A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional wellness practices. Produces delicate spires of beautiful, lipped, blue-violet flowers. A native perennial that thrives in moist soils and part-shade. A favorite of native bees and other beneficial pollinators. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Official Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 1-3 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 4-8 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring. Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers consistently moist, rich soil. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
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Grow a cornerstone of traditional Western herbalism with our Official Skullcap seeds. This important native perennial, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap, has been a valued medicinal herb for centuries. The plant produces many slender stems with delicate, tubular, blue-violet flowers arranged along one side. A member of the mint family, it thrives in moist soils and is a wonderful addition to any medicinal or pollinator garden, prized for its use in traditional calming teas and tinctures.
⭐ What you'll love
- A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional wellness practices.
- Produces delicate spires of beautiful, lipped, blue-violet flowers.
- A native perennial that thrives in moist soils and part-shade.
- A favorite of native bees and other beneficial pollinators.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Official Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
- USDA Zone: 4-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
- Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers consistently moist, rich soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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