Hairy Skullcap (Scutellaria elliptica) grows in sun to partial shade; average, well-drained garden soil; can tolerate drought. Although part of the mint family, there is no minty scent.
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Grows best in rich, moist, but well-drained soil; if the usually yellow flowers are tinged with red it might have hybridized with Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia). Large showy flowers; makes an excellent naturalizing plant; nectar source for hummingbirds. When transplanting, dig shrubs while dormant if possible. Aesculus tends to have a deep taproot so transplant young...
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Sun to part sun; dry to moist soil but cannot tolerate soggy soil; acid to alkaline soil. Quite a few cultivars are available in the nursery trade including ‘Forest Pansy’ which has purplish foliage.
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Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) is best grown in partial shade in sandy, humusy soil; it needs well-drained soil which stays moderately moist; good plant for the spring wildflower or rock garden, but it will go dormant in summer if it gets too dry. Other Common Names: Windflower Other Scientific Names: Anemone thalictroides, Syndesmon thalictroides,...
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