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Mexican Skullcap

Scutellaria suffrutescens

Cherry Skullcap; Texas Skullcap; Pink Skullcap

About This Plant

Sun/part sun; mostly evergreen, with a low, mounding growth habit that makes an attractive groundcover. The tiny, crested mint flowers resemble snapdragon or sage, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The variety commonly known as Texas Skullcap (or ‘Texas Rose’ Skullcap) was originally collected near Monterrey, Mexico.

Origins: Mexico

Maintenance

None required. Water occasionally if needed.

A little-leaved mounding shrub or groundcover with tiny pink flowers.

Min. Height: 1

Max Height: 2 feet

Min. Width: 2

Max Width: 3 feet

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