Late-season color · Sun to shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to full shade (adaptable)
- Soil: Average to dry (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late Summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Spikes of blue-violet flowers open gradually from the bottom up, extending the bloom period and bringing fresh color when many plants begin to slow down
- Spreads gradually by underground runners and self-seeding, slowly filling in around itself to form a natural-looking colony
Why wildlife loves it
- Provides nectar for bees and other pollinators
- Host plant for several species of moths, including the Skullcap Skeletonizer
Fun to see
- Leaves that look like intricate lace are a welcome sign—proof that the Skullcap Skeletonizer has found your garden
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
