Marsh Skullcap
NameMarsh Skullcap
Species NameScutellaria galericulata
Common NameMarsh Skullcap
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive helmet-shaped, two-lipped purple-blue flowers with white spots on the lower lip, arranged in axillary pairs.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous perennial plant, not a traditional woody bonsai. It displays vibrant purple-blue flowers with distinctive white markings, characteristic of the Marsh Skullcap. The plant grows in an upright manner, typical of its natural habit.
