Baikal Skullcap Seeds - Herbaceous Perennial Flower
Scutellaria baicalensis
The dry root slices are also available in the shop, when stock is plentiful.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18-24 in
Max Width: 12-18 in
USDA Zone: 4-8
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Harvest: aerial parts = 120 days; roots = 3 years
Baikal Skullcap Seeds - Scutellaria baicalensis
$4.95Price
- Common Names = Baikal Skullcap / Chinese Skullcap / Huang Qin / Scute
- Low maintenance - drought-tolerant & frost-hardy; can thrive in poor soil.
- Bluish-purple flowers - Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
- Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable, and whole plant is dried to make herbal tea.
- Dried roots are one of the Top 50 fundamental TCM herbs used in traditional healing.
- Used in herbal remedies for insomnia, respiratory conditions, inflammation, and liver function.