skullcap

When watering Skullcap, be sure to only water when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch. On average, about once a week is enough, but it's important to pay attention to the specific conditions in your space. If your plant is in an area with heavy sun, wind, and/or heat, it will need to be watered more often than a plant in a cool shaded spot. During the summer, it may require watering twice weekly or more. In the winter, the plant may need even less water. It is best to water plants in the morning, so the excess moisture has the opportunity to evaporate throughout the day. Skullcap is a pretty hardy plant, and if you are unsure, it's best err on the side of under-watering.

Skullcap (Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills’) plants require full sun for 6-8 hours a day and prefer morning light over afternoon light. This means it should be planted in an area of the garden that receives direct sunlight for the majority of the day, usually in a south-facing spot. The plant also thrives in partial shade, so it can be placed in an area of the garden that has some dappled light throughout the day. It will still require 6-8 hours of sunlight in order to remain healthy and produce the best yields.

Skullcap (Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills') should be pruned once a year in early spring. Pruning should be light, removing only a few of the oldest stems to the ground to encourage air circulation and compact growth. Take care to avoid pruning young shoots, as they will provide the most flowering stems in the summer. Cutting back the flowering stems after bloom will help ensure dense foliage and a healthy plant.