Heart-leaved Skullcap | Plant Profile

Heart-leaved Skullcap (Scutellaria ovata) is a member of the mint family with long-lived purple or blue flowers. The flowers grow along a tall stem that rises above the foliage. As indicated by the name, the foliage is heart-shaped. The leaves are dark green and serrated. In nature, these perennials are typically found in dry and rocky open woodlands.

Heart-leaved Skullcap prefers dry to medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun.

Heart-shaped Skullcap are attractive additions to naturalized areas or meadows. Their tolerance of drought and shallow soils make them an option for erosion control on hillsides.