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Lamiaceae
Blue Chin
Scutellaria integrifolia
Protection and healing.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Scutellaria
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The genus name Scutellaria means 'little dish' referring to the cap-like appendage on the calyx.
- Skullcaps have been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a calming nerve tonic.
- The flower's shape resembles a medieval helmet, giving the family its common name of skullcap.
- Blue chin produces nectar deep within its tubular flowers, accessible mainly to long-tongued bees.
- The plant contains flavonoids including baicalin, which is being studied for anti-inflammatory properties.
Color meanings
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shelter
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faithfulness