Scutellaria lateriflora

Common name(s): blue skullcap, American skullcap, mad dog skullcap

Description: a perennial wildflower found in the Eastern U.S. Vigorous, upright growth and small blue flowers in summer. One of two species of skullcaps that are commonly used in medicine and herbalism.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Position: full sun to partial shade and consistently moist soil

Uses: medicine, herbalism, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: N. Central and Eastern U.S.