Skullcap Scutellaria galericulata Cochall Family: Lamiaceae Flowering time: June-September. Perennial. Native. The axillary pairs of blue flowers are approximately 15mm long in a one-sided spike. The short-stalked leaves are oblong-lanceolate and shallowly toothed. A hairless or slightly downy, erect plant with weak square stems. Height 20-45cm On damp ground and beside lakes, has a scattered distribution in Ireland Related: Lesser Skullcap, S. minor is smaller with pink-purple flowers

Skullcap, Scutellaria galericulata, Cochall