Scutellaria baicalensis

Common name(s): Baical skullcap

Description: perennial; one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Vigorous growth and large purple-blue flower spikes in summer.

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 18 in.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: Eastern Asia