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Skullcap Seeds

Skullcap seeds grow into a beautiful, beneficial North American native herb. It has long been valued for its medicinal properties and calming effects. Skullcap has delicate flowers and bushy growth. loves moist soil. Thriving in partial to direct sunlight, this perennial is perfect for any herb garden. It is aesthetically beautiful and has recognized therapeutic advantages. Particularly noted for herbal remedies use, its properties are aimed at reducing anxiety. Many people successfully use skullcap for sleep and to aid relaxation.

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Survival Garden Seeds offers high-quality Skullcap seeds for planting. They are non-GMO, selected for their strong germination rates. Each pack of seeds includes detailed instructions for sowing and caring for the plant.

Growing Skullcap Seeds in Your Garden

  • Medicinal, calming herb
  • Perennial plant with beautiful flowers
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
  • North American native, beneficial for pollinators

INTRODUCING SKULLCAP SEEDS

Skullcap is known scientifically as Scutellaria lateriflora. This perennial herb plant is native to North America. Now grown worldwide, skullcap thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. This plant will grow 1 to 3 feet in height, with its slender stems and little tubular flowers, blooming in late spring to early summer. Skullcap herb is celebrated for having calming properties. It is commonly used in herbal teas that may help with alleviating anxiety and with promoting a good night's sleep.

GROWING SKULLCAP

Skullcap seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the fall for spring germination. Skullcap adapted to fire-prone areas and may need some extra help to break dormancy. Cold stratification for 2-3 months and seed scarification both greatly improve germination rates. Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost and do not cover, as light is necessary for germination. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, usually within 10 to 14 days. When seedlings are 2-4 inches tall and easy to handle, harden them off and move to a permanent location, spacing the plants about 15 inches apart. Plant them in well-drained, moist soil, in a space with partial to full sun exposure.

MAINTAINING SKULLCAP PLANTS

The skullcap plant is easy to grow and requires minimal upkeep. Water the plants regularly, making sure the soil is consistently moist. Prune as needed to maintain plant shape and encourage new growth. Harvest is best done during the flowering stage (late spring to early summer) for the best medicinal properties.

Growing Skullcap is a joy! Its calming effects are so useful in a cup of tea after a long day, and may help you sleep well at night. This unappreciated little herb is both beautiful and a pollinator magnet. Native pollinators that love skullcap flowers include leafcutter bees, cuckoo bees, bumblebees, and many butterflies. This beneficial perennial is a must-have for any herb garden!

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