species 4,775 observations

Downy Skullcap

Scutellaria incana

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Skullcap Skeletonizer Moth, Evans' Plume Moth, Verbena Bud Moth, Yellow-lined Chocolate Moth 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Orange-tipped Wood-digger, American Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee 22

Children

Scutellaria incana punctata

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Low Medium
Soil: Rocky Sand Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: No
Resists: Dry soil Rabbits
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.