16) Salvia, Scutellaria, Teucrium, Thymus and other Lamiaceae

More "Scoots".... err, "Scutes"?

Thanks for kicking this genus off with Scutellaria incana, Mark!

Here's one of my current faves which I believe is S. orientalis ssp. alpina (from the flower colour and leaf dentition, primarily). It gets to about 15 cm tall here in regular soil. The flowers are quite delicately coloured when fully extended; many of my photos give them a greenish cast (second photo)... weird camera effects, perhaps.

16) Salvia, Scutellaria, Teucrium, Thymus and other Lamiaceae

Scutellaria incana (Hoary Skullcap, Downy Skullcap)

I have always liked "scoots" as I call them, the varied species of Scutellaria. Many are excellent plants for the rock garden, some can be aggressively spreading by stolons (so be forwarned, do your research), and there are well-behaved tall types suitable to the perennial border or wildflower meadow garden.

16) Salvia, Scutellaria, Teucrium, Thymus and other Lamiaceae

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