Scutellaria diffusa
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A mat-forming perennial to a height of 8cm with small hairy grey-green leaves. The flowers are blue-purple in colour and held in clusters over the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Scutellaria diffusa (Scutellaria diffusa)
- Genus
- Scutellaria
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Scutellaria diffusa
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Scutellaria diffusa
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Scutellaria diffusa care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of clumps in spring or by basal cuttings in late spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a rock garden, scree bed, or alpine house in a gritty compost in sun or dappled shade. Avoid winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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