Mad Dog Skullcap Seedlings
Certified Organic
Scutellaria lateriflora
A medicinal herb for the nerves.
A mint relative with attractive, white-throated, rather showy purple flowers. Historically used for treating insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments of the nervous system. It was also used traditionally for rabies (hence "Mad Dog") and its flowers resemble the military helmets worn by early European settlers (hence "Skullcap"). Harvest the the flowering parts 3" above the ground for use in teas or tinctures. Can be used fresh or dried.
$5.49
Seedling preorders have ended for the 2024 season. In-person shopping of a limited selection of seedlings is
available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY 12404, from 9am to 5pm daily through May 23rd, then from 8am to 2pm daily from May 24th to 26th.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Requires cold stratification. Mix seeds with a moistened starting medium in sealed plastic bag and refrigerating a week. Then plant seeds indoors for a 2 week germination period. Just barely cover seeds with soil and keep moist but not wet. After the last frost, transplant seedlings outdoors in full sun or partial shade. The plants should be spaced a foot apart.
| Days to Germination | 14 |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 80 |
| Planting Depth | ⅛" |
| Spacing in Row | 14-18" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Height at Maturity | 24" |
| Width at Maturity | 12-24" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |