Overview
Dracocephalum imberbe is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dracocephalum, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dracocephalum imberbe 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 imberbe is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar within the Dracocephalum genus, which includes around 60 to 70 species of aromatic flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks and slopes, as well as flower borders and beds. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
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 imberbe 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 imberbe
- 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 imberbe?
Dracocephalum imberbe prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracocephalum imberbe need?
Dracocephalum imberbe 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 imberbe hardy in the UK?
Dracocephalum imberbe 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 imberbe?
Division, Basal cuttings in spring.
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