prairie wildflower
Wright's skullcap
Scutellaria wrightii
Also known as Bushy Skullcap, Shrubby�Skullcap
1 of 2Native to Oklahoma and Texas
- Light Full sun to part shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Dry to moist Moisture preference
- Zones n/a Cold to heat range
- Bloom Mar–Jul Flowering time
- Height 6–10 in 15–25 cm
- Life cycle Perennial Annual to perennial
In the garden
A prairie wildflower for full sun to part shade and dry to moist soil. Its blue and violet flowers peak in April. At 6–10 in, it tucks into meadows and sunny borders.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
When it blooms
The Wright's skullcap's blue and violet flowers bloom March to July, peaking in April. This spring display draws bees.
Wright's skullcap blooms blue & violetFoliage
Pollinators & wildlife
- Bees Sonoran Bumble Bee
Full plant details
Where it grows
- Habitat
- PrairieThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- Oklahoma and TexasUnited States (2): OK, TX. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- Dry to moistThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Water use
- LowHow thirsty it is, a rough guide to how often to water.
Growth & form
- Height
- 6–10 in (15–25 cm)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- PerennialWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- Mar–JulWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- Blue, VioletThe bloom color, or colors.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.