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Northern Dragonhead

Dracocephalum ruyschiana

$11.99
$11.99
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  3-7 | Good to grow! Zone

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.

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Description

24” tall x 12-18” wide. Northern Dragonhead (Dracocephalum ruyschiana) is a bushy perennial that enjoys a full-sun site with some shelter from afternoon rays in hot climates. Each flower resembles a gaping dragon’s head – hence Northern Dragonhead’s common name! Though tolerant of drier soils, Northern Dragonhead appreciates regular watering and will do its best in well-draining but moisture retentive soil with average-to-good fertility. After the plant blooms, trim back by a third to encourage a tidy habit and fresh new foliage. A good choice along sunny walls or pathways, Northern Dragonhead is rarely severely damaged by browsing deer.

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizes
  • Fragrant
  • Mass Plantings
  • Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Mature Height
6-12" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
Ideal Region
  • Northeast
  • Midwest
  • West
  • Southwest
  • Pacific Northwest
Awards
Plant Select®
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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