Grow a cornerstone of traditional Western herbalism with our Official Skullcap seeds. This important native perennial, also known as Mad Dog Skullcap, has been a valued medicinal herb for centuries. The plant produces many slender stems with delicate, tubular, blue-violet flowers arranged along one side. A member of the mint family, it thrives in moist soils and is a wonderful addition to any medicinal or pollinator garden, prized for its use in traditional calming teas and tinctures.

⭐ What you'll love

• A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional wellness practices.
• Produces delicate spires of beautiful, lipped, blue-violet flowers.
• A native perennial that thrives in moist soils and part-shade.
• A favorite of native bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Official Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 4-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers consistently moist, rich soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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