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Heartleaf Skullcap
Common name

Heartleaf Skullcap

Scientific name Scutellaria ovata
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Heart-leaf Skullcap
Size S (2' × 1')
Soil moisture Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Loam, Clay, Limestone
Growth behavior Fills in

Notes

Underappreciated plant. It spreads readily and brightens up shady spots with its vibrant flowers.

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