Scutellaria orientalis

Scutellaria orientalis

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Iran | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Russia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Scutellaria
Species:
Scutellaria orientalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing; surface sow on moist soil and keep at 15-20°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash