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Scutellaria costaricana is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is commonly known scarlet skullcap or Costa Rican skullcap and is a popular tropical houseplant.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Scutellaria
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Forest Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Summer
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Dragon's tears en Helmet flower en Skullcap en Scarlet Skullcap en Costa Rican Skullcap
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