Skullcap
This planting is in the Ginormous Seedling Collection section of Ginormous Seedling Collection.
The scientific name is Scutellaria lateriflora. Commonly called blue skullcap.
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Description from Bountiful Gardens:
North American rhizomatous perennial to 2’, with spires of pink-to-blue tubular flowers. Tolerates semi-shade. Sow in spring. Medicinal: Prized as the nerve tonic that has the “deepest” action on the nervous system, nourishing the nerves, and calming anxiety. Contains scutellarin, a sedative and antispasmodic.