Scutellaria Appalachian Blues PP 34854 Ferns and Allies topped in late April (NC)

topped in late April (NC) with spikes of mauvy pink flowers

palm-like foliage

5' tall clump of very glossy

shaggy foliage make this 7' tall

continuing through October

Scutellaria Appalachian Blues PP 34854 Ferns and Allies topped in late April (NC)Scutellaria 'Appalachian Blues' is a new North Creek Nursery introduction of a hybrid between two US native woodland skullcaps, Scutellaria serrata and ovata. The small clumps, which are similar to Scutellaria serrata, reach 1' tall x 20" wide, clothed with thumb size green leaves that emerge with a narrow black border. The deciduous clump is topped, starting for us in early May, with stalks of violet flowers that rise 4" above the mound of foliage.