How much sun does Veiny Skullcap need?

Veiny Skullcap grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Veiny Skullcap bloom?

Veiny Skullcap blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Veiny Skullcap native?

Veiny Skullcap (Scutellaria nervosa) is native to AL, DE, IA, IL and 12 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Veiny Skullcap HOA-friendly?

Veiny Skullcap is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Veiny Skullcap

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Scutellaria nervosa

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Veiny Skullcap (Scutellaria nervosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

6"–12" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, DE, IA, IL and 12 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Veiny skullcap is a low-growing native perennial that forms neat, compact clumps in partially shaded areas. It produces small blue or purple flowers from June through August, creating a tidy groundcover that works well in formal garden settings.

In an HOA neighborhood

Veiny Skullcap 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

This plant is particularly valuable for native bees, which rely on its summer blooms for nectar and pollen.

Common questions

How much sun does Veiny Skullcap need?: Veiny Skullcap grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Veiny Skullcap bloom?: Veiny Skullcap blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Veiny Skullcap native?: Veiny Skullcap (Scutellaria nervosa) is native to AL, DE, IA, IL and 12 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Veiny Skullcap attract?: Veiny Skullcap draws bees.
Is Veiny Skullcap HOA-friendly?: Veiny Skullcap is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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