Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Northern Dragonhead, Dracocephalum ruyschiana
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Northern Dragonhead
Dracocephalum ruyschiana
SKU: HC017447
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Overview
The periwinkle flowers of Northern Dragonhead (Dracocephalum ruyschiana) are just as fascinating to pollinators as they are to gardeners! Two-lipped tubular blooms resembling dragon heads appear in late spring, sure to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. Narrow lance-shaped leaves are lightly aromatic. With a bushy and compact yet loose habit, this deer-resistant plant is an excellent choice for the front of garden borders, or trailing along walls in full sun locations.
key features
Botanical Name
Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Groundcover, Naturalizes, Fragrant, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
6-12" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
HC017447
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