About Scutellaria orientalis L.
Growth Form
Scutellaria orientalis L. is a deciduous plant with a woody base. Its stems grow directly from the ground, and it produces dark green, deeply toothed leaves.
Flower Characteristics
Its yellow flowers are upright tubes with hooded tops, reaching up to 3 cm in length. At the peak of the summer growing season, these flowers grow very densely clustered together.
Hardiness and Habitat
This species has a USDA hardiness rating of Zone 5, and is capable of growing in the harsh conditions found in alpine tundra.