Carried by 5 nurseries
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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.
Perennial herb
1 - 2 ft Tall
Yellow, White
Partial Shade
Moderate
1, 2, 6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*
Open places
Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 1 likely
Verbena Bud Moth
Endothenia hebesana