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Dracocephalum rupestre

Also Known As

  • Dragon's Head

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-24"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Dracocephalum rupestre plant details

Dracocephalum rupestre is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dracocephalum rupestre

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dracocephalum rupestre

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dracocephalum rupestre is commonly known as dragon's head. It has aromatic green foliage and long, two-lipped, salvia-like, tubular flowers in deep shades of purple and blue on upright, un-branched purple stems in summer. Clump-forming to 6-24 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide. Low maintenance, disease and pest free. Great in the the mixed border, cottage, informal, and rock garden, and on banks and slopes. Hummingbird and bee attractor. Deer resistant. Photo: Wikimedia.
The deep violet blue flowers are 3-5cm long, on plants usually less than a foot tall, a Chinese species often confused with grandiflorum _ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Dracocephalum rupestre plant

How to Grow Dracocephalum rupestre

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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