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American Skullcap Seeds UK – Rare Traditional Herb for Moist Gardens

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American Skullcap Seeds UK – Rare Traditional Herb for Moist Gardens

American Skullcap Seeds UK – Rare Traditional Herb for Moist Gardens

£2.99
£2.99

Add a rare and quietly beautiful herb to your home apothecary garden.

American Skullcap forms a leafy perennial with slender stems and small blue-violet flowers, thriving in moisture-retentive beds and naturalistic planting.

  • Rare Traditional Herb for Moist Gardens
  • Single-variety seed for a true-to-type species
  • Suitable for UK herb, cottage or wildlife gardens
  • Practical sowing and growing guidance included
  • Supports a more diverse and interesting garden
  • Ideal for gardeners building a traditional herb collection
Plant Information

Botanical name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Common name: American Skullcap

Seed quantity: Approx. 50–100 seeds

Usually sown: Sow in autumn, or cold-stratify for several weeks before spring sowing.

Germination time: Often 14–30 days after stratification; germination can be slow or uneven.

Flowering period: July–September, usually from the second year.

Life cycle: Hardy herbaceous perennial

Height: Approximately 45–75cm

Spread: Approximately 30–45cm

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK when established

Suitable for containers: Suitable for a moisture-retentive container that is not allowed to dry out

Suitable for beginners: Yes, with attention to the stated sowing requirements

Pollinator value: Flowers can support bees and other beneficial insects
Growing Guide

Planting

Sowing: Sow in autumn, or cold-stratify for several weeks before spring sowing.

Depth: Sow at the surface or cover only lightly unless the seed packet states otherwise. Keep the compost evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting: Move seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle, then harden off gradually before planting outdoors.

Spacing: Allow room for an eventual spread of Approximately 30–45cm.

Care

Watering: Water gently and consistently during germination and establishment. Once planted out, water according to the moisture needs stated in Plant Information.

Feeding: Use a light balanced feed only where growth appears weak. Excess feeding can produce soft growth and fewer flowers.

Maintenance: Keep young seedlings free from weeds. Remove damaged growth and leave some flower heads to mature where self-seeding or wildlife value is welcome.

Harvesting & Storage

Seed storage: Keep unused seed cool, dry and dark in its original labelled packet or an airtight container.

Garden harvesting: Harvest plant material only after correct identification and only where the relevant part is known to be suitable. Traditional information is not a recommendation for self-treatment.

UK Growing Conditions

American Skullcap can be grown successfully in the UK when the sowing requirements are followed. Protect newly germinated seedlings from hard frost, slugs and prolonged waterlogging, and establish plants in full sun or partial shade with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Uses and Benefits

Traditional Herbal Uses

American Skullcap has a history of use in North American herbal traditions. This is historical and educational information only and is not medical advice.

Please note: Do not ingest or apply any plant material without correct identification and appropriate professional guidance.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

Its small blue-violet flowers and leafy growth suit naturalistic, rain-garden and wildlife-friendly planting.
When will I get my order?

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days, unless seasonal timing applies.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time.
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