Small skullcap produces flowers from the axils of the leaves. They are small and purple, and quite beautiful close-up.
Scutellaria species have interesting seed packets that are a little like a cup with a lid. Once it has dried enough, the lid cracks open letting the seeds drop or blow away.
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A photo of Small Skullcap (Scutellaria parvula) that has gone to seed. This population is on the altar of Drummond Island. The alvar’s nearly no soil keeps competition low.
Small skullcap produces flowers from the axils of the leaves. They are small and purple, and quite beautiful close-up.
Scutellaria species have interesting seed packets that are a little like a cup with a lid. Once it has dried enough, the lid cracks open letting the seeds drop or blow away.
IMG_4537.jpeg
A photo of Small Skullcap (Scutellaria parvula) that has gone to seed. This population is on the altar of Drummond Island. The alvar’s nearly no soil keeps competition low.

Small Skullcap (Scutellaria parvula)

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Small Skullcap (Scutellaria parvula)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Small Skullcap

Height: 3-9 inches

Bloom time: June-July

Soil: poor, dry, sandy, gravelly

Sun: full sun

Plant spacing: 6 inches, does not tolerate competition from other plants

Flower: blue

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Lamiaceae

Seed source: Eastern U.S.

Photo credit: Nate Martineau

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Small Skullcap (Scutellaria parvula)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Small Skullcap

Height: 3-9 inches

Bloom time: June-July

Soil: poor, dry, sandy, gravelly

Sun: full sun

Plant spacing: 6 inches, does not tolerate competition from other plants

Flower: blue

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Lamiaceae

Seed source: Eastern U.S.

Photo credit: Nate Martineau