Deep blue or purplish flowers tipped with 2 small white patches from May through July. Growing in a rounded mound up to 12 inches, the plants have leaves with grayish pubescence.Photo courtesy of Bluebird Nursery.
Interesting Notes This handsome Great Plains native is an essential for the rock garden or sunny spot in your yard
Growing Tips Plant in full sun and any well-drained soil. Thrives under harsh conditions and is very drought tolerant. Cut back flower stalks after bloom.
Height 10-12 Inches
Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
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Sun Tolerant
Soil Moisture Needs
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Moderate
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Dry
Soil Type
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Amended
Nature Attraction
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Butterflies
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Beneficial Insects
Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest
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Late Spring / Early Summer
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Summer
Flower Form
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Spires
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Plumes
Design Use
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Massing
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Ground Cover
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Specimen Plant
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Edging
Native Range / Habitat
Comments
'Smoky Hills' is a selection of our native resinous skullcap Scutellaria resinosa.
