Helmet Flower
Scutellaria integrifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–15" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, CT, FL, GA and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Helmet flower is a compact native perennial that produces spikes of small blue to purple tubular flowers from June through August. This well-behaved plant maintains a tidy, clumping growth habit and works well in partially sunny gardens with average moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Helmet Flower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. Its compact size makes it useful for pollinator gardens in smaller spaces.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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