Veiny Skullcap
Scutellaria nervosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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