As a comment about Helmet Skullcap (Scutellaria integrifolia), plantladylin wrote:

Scutellaria integrifolia is a North American native wildflower that attains heights of 12" - 24". It has square, pubescent (soft, hairy) erect stems with opposite leaves that are branched near the base. The lower leaves are broader and toothed while the upper leaves are smooth. Flowers appear in spring and summer and are bluish purple, to pink and sometimes white. Helmet Skullcap grows in both full sun and partial shade, and thrives in a wide range of locations and soil types, from fields and meadows to pine flatwoods and moist hammocks.

Helmet Skullcap is a Florida native that pops up all over my lawn each spring.
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Jun 16, 2022 7:03 AM CST
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Name: Web
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I just harvested some seeds from this plant the other day. I'm really interested in growing them in my garden. I'm wondering if you can give me some tips on how to do it. When should I plant (sow seeds?) and how to plant. Thanks in advance for any information you can share.
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Jun 16, 2022 9:14 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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Web, this plant just grew naturally on the property at our old house. I never planted seeds and I assume that the original seeds were either gifts from the birds, or blew in from a neighboring property. Shrug! I never collected seed to propagate so unfortunately I can't offer any advice on that matter but I wish you good luck because they sure are pretty flowers!
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Jun 16, 2022 2:45 PM CST
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Name: Web
Aberdeen, NC, Elev 344 ft (Zone 8a)

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Sure are! and thanks!
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