Looking for a herbaceous plant that is hardy and native to North America? Look no further than Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as Blue Skullcap or Side-flowering Skullcap. This hardy perennial herb grows up to 0.6 meters tall and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It blooms from June to August and attracts bees and flies for pollination. While it cannot grow in the shade, it thrives in light, medium, and heavy soils that are acidic, neutral, or alkaline. Don't miss out on this wetland-loving plant with blue flowers that appear in July to September and are grouped in pairs along side branches.