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Scuttellaria wrightii - Purple Texas Skullcap

Market price from $1.50 to $2.25

Scuttellaria wrightii is an exceptional perennial selection, widely known as the Purple Texas Skullcap. As an admirable resident of the Lamiaceae family, it flaunts exquisite deep violet, tubular blossoms, and serves as a beacon for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Sporting a modest height of up to 2 feet, this Texas native showcases rounded, robust stems that are beautifully complemented by its unique lance-shaped, veined foliage. Its innate resilience withstands drought conditions, adeptly surviving even in full frontal sunlight. The Purple Texas Skullcap is a wonderful low-maintenance addition to your landscape, emerging triumphant in dry, gravelly soils and glimmering under the sun from mid-spring to late summer. Whether you're incorporating it into a lively garden setting or a minimalist xeriscape, this perennial treasure will relentlessly enrich your surroundings with its vibrant presence and pollinator-friendly appeal.

  • Size: Up to 2 feet tall
  • Flowers: Deep violet, tubular blooms
  • Foliage: Lance-shaped, veined leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
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