Scutellaria arenicola - Florida scrub skullcap

Life Cycle: Perennial 

Soil Moisture: Well drained, sandy soil 

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Height: 12-18”

Bloom Color: Light blue 

Bloom Time: Late spring and summer, peak bloom is usually in June 

Fauna: Attracts bees mostly, especially attractive to bumblebees. Also visited often by fritillary and other butterflies. 

Planting Considerations: Use in groups of 3-5 or more, weaving through a mixed wildflower habitat. 

Field Notes: Basal foliage ranges in color from shades of green to deep burgundy. Reseeds readily. Winter dormant.