Scuttelaria baicalensis
(Chinese scullcap, Helmet Flower, Golden Root, Baikal Scullcap)

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Scuttelaria baicalensis
(Chinese scullcap, Helmet Flower, Golden Root, Baikal Scullcap)

Origin: 
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Full sun 
Height:  1-1.5' 
Spread:  9-12" 
Blooms:  Fragrant, small, purple, late Spring
Foliage:  Aromatic, herbaceous, smooth, shiny, blue-green 
Soil:  Well-drained, moist, keep dry between watering when matures
Water:  Regular
Propagation:  Seeds, rootball division, layering, cuttings
Uses:  Container, borders, herb garden

Comments:   Chinese scullcap is a powerful medicinal herb that has been extensively used by the Chinese as an anti-inflammatory for more than 2000 years.  It is a pretty plant that is easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  4-8b