Skullcap Official
Scutellaria lateriflora
HOW TO GROW SKULLCAP OFFICIAL
Direct sow in fall or before last frost. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, requires stratification for four weeks. If growing in an open field or garden, requires irrigation to keep soil moist. If growing in hot dry areas, grow under shade. Spreads by stolons, plant in well weeded bed. Light harvest cutting is possible the first year with two cuttings in consecutive years. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.5-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 70,875 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2–3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 50˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 7–10 days
Plant Spacing 6-12”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Full Sun, Wet Climate
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 70,875 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2–3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 50˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 7–10 days
Plant Spacing 6-12”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Full Sun, Wet Climate
- 100 Seeds$4.10
- 1000 Seeds$22.50
Traditionally used mild sedative, anxiety reducing and sleep promoting herbal tea from dried leaves or tincture. Also antitumor, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antibacterial and antiviral. Used as incense. Also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, not Common Skullcap. Tags: Certifica...
Traditionally used mild sedative, anxiety reducing and sleep promoting herbal tea from dried leaves or tincture. Also antitumor, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antibacterial and antiviral. Used as incense. Also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, not Common Skullcap. Tags: Certification: Organic.
Native to North America near marshes and moist thickets and on river banks. The name Mad Dog comes from rabies treatment, however the effectiveness is unclear.
Native to North America near marshes and moist thickets and on river banks. The name Mad Dog comes from rabies treatment, however the effectiveness is unclear.
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