About

Dracopcephalum rupestre is a species in the genus Dracocephalum within the mint family Lamiaceae. It is recorded to flower from July to September. Identification depends on floral and vegetative characters used by the genus. Confirm habit and provenance from nursery labels or authoritative floras before purchase.

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

Dracopcephalum rupestre belongs to the genus Dracocephalum in the family Lamiaceae and is documented to flower from July to September. Published records and herbarium specimens are the primary sources for precise distribution and taxonomic details; consult those when tracking down provenance or verifying identification. When assessing plants for cultivation, rely on the supplier's botanical name and any accompanying cultivation notes rather than assumptions from similar-sounding species. The July to September flowering window is a practical scheduling fact: use it to decide when the plant will contribute to summer displays and to confirm flowering behaviour in your climate or micro-site. Select plants only after you can confirm their habit and site requirements from reliable labels or specialist literature, and compare living specimens where possible. Ask nurseries for photographs taken in flower between July and September so you can match expectations to reality; keep any purchase records that cite the Latin name for future reference.

More in the Dracocephalum genus

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  Dracocephalumdragon head
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  Dracocephalum forrestiiDragon's Head
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  Dracocephalum isabellaeDragon's Head
• Dracocephalum arguense 'Fuji Blue'
• Dracocephalum ruyschianumDragon's Head
• Dracocephalum tanguticumDragon's Head