Scutellaria altissima 0
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Scutellarioideae
Genus: Scutellaria
English name: Helmet flower
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- A taxonomic overview of Scutellaria, Section Resinosa (Lamiaceae), Turner, B. L. (Billie Lee). Phytologia 1994 Vol. 76 pag. 345-382. Address
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 129910. Scutellaria
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903 Vol. 1. Address
- Las labiadas (Lamiaceae) de Chile, Valverde, Ramó Morales. Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid 2018 Vol. 75(1) pag. 3. Address
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 75-81. ISBN
- Scutellaria integrifolia L. Hyssop Skullcap, Miller, Kate E. 2001. Address
- The North American species of Scutellaria, Emery C. Leonard. Contributions from the United States National Herbarium 1927 Vol. 22(10) pag. 703-748. JStor
- Phylogenomics and biogeographic patterns of Scutellaria L. (Lamiaceae): southern Asian origins and worldwide dispersal, Karimov, Bobur and Nikitina, Elena and Bobokalonov, Kobiljon and Cheryomushkina, Vera and Astashenkov, Alexey and Yusupov, Ziyoviddin and Tojibaev, Komiljon Sh. 2026. DOI
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 129910. Scutellaria
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903 Vol. 1. Address
- Las labiadas (Lamiaceae) de Chile, Valverde, Ramó Morales. Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid 2018 Vol. 75(1) pag. 3. Address
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 75-81. ISBN
- Scutellaria integrifolia L. Hyssop Skullcap, Miller, Kate E. 2001. Address
- The North American species of Scutellaria, Emery C. Leonard. Contributions from the United States National Herbarium 1927 Vol. 22(10) pag. 703-748. JStor
- Phylogenomics and biogeographic patterns of Scutellaria L. (Lamiaceae): southern Asian origins and worldwide dispersal, Karimov, Bobur and Nikitina, Elena and Bobokalonov, Kobiljon and Cheryomushkina, Vera and Astashenkov, Alexey and Yusupov, Ziyoviddin and Tojibaev, Komiljon Sh. 2026. DOI
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 630,1 per gram (0,001587g).
Germination references for the genus
- Seed germination and seed bank of Scutellaria species, Sharma, Deepa. 2013. Address
The average seed weight is 630,1 per gram (0,001587g).
Germination references for the genus
- Seed germination and seed bank of Scutellaria species, Sharma, Deepa. 2013. Address
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
01-01-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Libertos collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
16-04-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 02-05-19, result: 1 units in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
15-03-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Spring 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
16-09-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½ and germinated at 04-11-24 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre8.
Protocol: Autumn 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
. . . 2019A Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Cultivated from unknown origin)
23-10-25 1x Dead plant: No information: Petit3 C6.