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.
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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