Scutellaria 'Sherbert Lemon' (Skullcap 'Sherbert Lemon')

Botanical name

Scutellaria 'Sherbert Lemon'

Other names

Skullcap 'Sherbert Lemon'

Genus

Scutellaria Scutellaria

Variety or Cultivar

'Sherbert Lemon' _ 'Sherbert Lemon' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves and dense racemes of small, tubular, two-lipped, pale yellow flowers from late spring to late summer.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming

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Colour

Flower

Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Prone to red spider mites and aphids under glass.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn.

Propagation

Seed needs an extended cold period to germinate.

Propagation methods

Basal cuttings, Division, Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Scutellaria 'Sherbert Lemon' (Skullcap 'Sherbert Lemon') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-4 years.

Suggested uses

Rock, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes

Cultivation

Grows best in moderately fertile, light, gravelly, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. Will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Apply a deep winter mulch in cold areas.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Scutellaria 'Sherbert Lemon' (Skullcap 'Sherbert Lemon')

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/