Cherry skullcap
Scutellaria suffrutescens
Low mounding subshrub with continuous display of hot, cherry-red flowers. Grows best in sunny, well-drained sites. Good in raised beds, rock gardens or in front of the border. Tender perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Occasional light shearing will encourage a greater number of buds and blooms. Cut plants back to the ground in late winter to early spring.
| Plant Type | Tender Perennial |
| Height | 4-8 inches |
| Width | 10-14 inches |
| Flowering Season | Spring to fall |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 6-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2004 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Remove if dead, otherwise dead head spent flowers in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
