General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2004 Plant Select Winner

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Common names
  • Pink Texas Skullcap
  • Mexican Skullcap
  • Cherry Skullcap

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Date: Oct 6, 2022
Cherry Skullcap
Location: Botanical Garden Utrecht
Date: 2017-09-30
Location: Austin, Texas
Date: 2022-04-05
Location: Garland, TX
Date: 2018-08-20
Location: Garland, TX
Date: 2018-08-20
Location: Houston, TX
Date: 2008-05
Location: KALAMA WA
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Date: 2017-05-22
Flower power!!!
Location: Houston, TX
Date: 2008-05
Photo by tx_flower_child

Date: 2012-05-05

Date: 2016-09-13
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-05-24

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-06-21

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-04-24
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Oct 12, 2013
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-05-16

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Ft Worth Botanic, Tx
Date: 2017-11-18
Comments:
  • Posted by Marylyn (Houston, TX - Zone 9a) on Jan 25, 2012 5:03 PM concerning plant:
    This grows in my raised bed in partial sun. It is evergreen and blooms all summer long.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Pink Texas Skullcap by tx_flower_child Oct 26, 2016 1:38 PM 3

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