Overview
Dracocephalum bungeanum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dracocephalum, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dracocephalum bungeanum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Dracocephalum bungeanum is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to a genus of about 60 to 70 species native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, cottage gardens, and flower borders. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it flowers in spring and summer, adding interest with its tubular, two-lipped flowers typical of the genus.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dracocephalum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dracocephalum bungeanum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracocephalum bungeanum
- Propagation
- Division, Basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracocephalum bungeanum?
Dracocephalum bungeanum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracocephalum bungeanum need?
Dracocephalum bungeanum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dracocephalum bungeanum hardy in the UK?
Dracocephalum bungeanum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Dracocephalum bungeanum?
Division, Basal cuttings in spring.
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