Overview
Dracocephalum tanguticum is a garden plant in the genus Dracocephalum, part of the Q53476 family. It is native to China.
About
Dracocephalum tanguticum is a flowering species in the genus Dracocephalum native to China. Known as Dragon's Head, it blooms in the UK from July to September. Its summer flowering makes it valuable for extending colour into late summer. Sit it where the flowering period can be appreciated from paths or seating areas.
About the genus
Dracocephalum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These flowers, collectively called dragonhead, are annual or perennial herbaceous plants or subshrubs, growing to 15 to 90 centimeters tall. The genus has 89 species as currently circumscribed, which includes the formerly separate genera Hyssopus, Lallemantia, and others.
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In the garden
Dracocephalum tanguticum is a botanical species within the Dracocephalum group and originates from China; the familiar English name is Dragon's Head. In the UK its flowers appear from July to September, providing a distinct late-summer phase in the garden calendar. When planning for it, allow the July–September display to be a focal point: place plants where the flowering period will be visible and not overwhelmed by taller neighbours. Aim to give the blooms space so they can be appreciated at close range; a single specimen or small group near a path or seating area will make the seasonal flowering more noticeable. Combine Dragon's Head with earlier-flowering perennials to stretch colour through the season and with plants that offer structural contrast once its blooms finish. Because the species name is often used in plant lists and labels, look for Dracocephalum tanguticum when sourcing material to ensure you are getting the correct plant for a late-summer contribution. Under its botanical name the Dragon's Head provides a clear late-summer flowering window from July to September.
Plant details
Dracocephalum tanguticum size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- China
More in the Dracocephalum genus
- Dracocephalumdragon head
- Dracocephalum forrestiiDragon's Head
- Dracocephalum grandiflorumbetony-leaved dragonhead
- Dracocephalum imberbe
- Dracocephalum isabellaeDragon's Head
- Dracocephalum moldavicaMoldavian balm
- Dracocephalum nutans
- Dracocephalum ruyschianumDragon's Head
