Prairie helmetwort "Smokey Hills" (Scutellaria resinosa) - seed
Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 2-4 weeks
You can choose between 10 and 25 seeds! Larger quantities on request!
Sowing instructions
If you decide to grow Scutellaria resinosa 'Smokey Hills', you can look forward to a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that will add an interesting touch to your garden. Here are some important tips for sowing:
- Choice of location: Choose a sunny to semi-shady spot with well-drained soil. This plant prefers a sandy or loamy substrate.
- Soil preparation: Prepare the soil by loosening it well and removing weeds. Adding some compost can help to improve the nutrient supply.
- Sowing time: The best time to sow Scutellaria resinosa 'Smokey Hills' is in spring, after the danger of frost has passed.
- Seed planting: Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep in the soil and cover them lightly with soil. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not too wet.
- Germination: Germination can take 2 to 4 weeks. Keep the ambient temperature constant to create optimal conditions for growth.
Tips and tricks
- Even watering: Keep the soil moist during germination and early growth, but avoid waterlogging.
- Fertilize regularly: A light fertilization in spring can promote growth. Use organic fertilizers for best results.
- Cut off withered flowers: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage the plant to produce new flowers.
- Mulching: A layer of mulch around the plant can help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
Worth knowing
- Scutellaria resinosa, also known as Smokey Hills Skullcap, is a hardy perennial native to the southwestern United States. It is known for its attractive, purple flowers and its resistance to drought.
- This plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for bee-friendly gardens.
- Scutellaria resinosa 'Smokey Hills' can grow up to 30 cm tall and is ideal for rock gardens, borders and as ground cover.
- It is easy to care for and requires little water, which makes it ideal for drought-resistant gardens.
- Although it is prized for its aesthetic value, it has also found use in traditional medicine, particularly for its soothing properties.
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Important:
- Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage capability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.) we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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| Quantity | 10, 25 |
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