Skullcap, Official (Scutellaria lateriflora) seeds, organic
$4.95 – $59.10
Family: Mint (Lamiacea)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 9
(Mad Dog Skullcap, Virginia Skullcap, Blue Skullcap) Herbaceous perennial native to the US. Flowers light blue to a height of 30 inches. Plant prefers shade and rich, moist soils. Traditional usage: TWM, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression. The plant itself is likable and unassuming, with a multi-stemmed, upright habit, reddish stems and flowers located to one side of the stem (thus lateriflora, which is very often and incorrectly called “laterifolia” in the herb industry). Sow seed in garden in cool soils of fall or early spring, or give 30 days moist refrigeration by mixing with peat moss, coir or sand in a plastic bag or glass jar in the fridge.* Bury seed 1/4 inch deep and tamp–dark dependent germinator. Then, sow in warm soil. Germ in 30 days. Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart.
Packet contains 50 seeds
1 g contains ~2,500
5 g contains ~ 12,500 seeds
10 g contains ~ 25,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
- Alternate technique: Soak seeds in pure water in a jar left in the fridge for 1 or 2 days. Pour through a strainer and plant swollen seeds in greenhouse or similarly warm conditions. Using this technique, we obtained massive germination on day 4. (2024 season planting of 3-year-old seeds) RAC
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