Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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The California skullcap (Scutellaria californica) is a species of plant endemic to California. It is found in the scrub and low elevation mountains of Northern California It is a small plant growing up to half a meter high, bearing small, white or yellowish snapdragon-like flowers which are said to smell of apples. The leaves are green and arranged oppositely on the erect stem.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow, White

Sun

Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana