Is Downy Skullcap safe for pets?

Yes, Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria Incana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Downy Skullcap easy to care for?

Downy Skullcap has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Downy Skullcap grow indoors?

Downy Skullcap is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Downy Skullcap (Scutellaria Incana) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A native perennial wildflower of the mint family, known for its blue to lavender two-lipped flowers and hairy foliage.

Last updated: February 2026

Downy Skullcap

Scutellaria Incana

A native perennial wildflower of the mint family, known for its blue to lavender two-lipped flowers and hairy foliage.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractant, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Downy Skullcap

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae

Genus:Scutellaria