Wright's Skullcap
Scutellaria wrightii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Wright's Skullcap is a native wildflower of Oklahoma and Texas that blooms purple flowers from March through August. This drought-tolerant forb thrives in full sun and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–9" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
OK, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Wright's Skullcap is a compact native perennial that forms a low, neat mound of small evergreen leaves. It produces delicate purple or blue flowers from spring through summer, creating reliable color in dry sunny areas.
Growing Wright's Skullcap
Grow Wright's Skullcap in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 9 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wright's 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 attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with its extended blooming period. The flowers provide nectar throughout much of the growing season.
Common questions
- When does Wright's Skullcap bloom?
- Wright's Skullcap blooms from March through August, producing purple flowers that attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
- Where is Scutellaria wrightii native?
- Wright's Skullcap is native to Oklahoma and Texas, where it grows naturally in dry, sunny habitats.
- What pollinators visit Wright's Skullcap?
- This native wildflower attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with its tubular purple flowers that bloom for many months.
- How much water does Scutellaria wrightii need?
- Wright's Skullcap is drought-tolerant and requires low water once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
- Is Wright's Skullcap HOA-friendly?
- Wright's 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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