Dracocephalum is an herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae that forms a clump of deciduous foliage. It carries the common name dragon head for its distinctive flowers and reliably blooms from July to September. Plant it in full sun or partial shade on well-drained chalk, loam or sand soils. Rated H6, it is very hardy for UK conditions and suits both exposed and sheltered sites.

A clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial for sun or partial shade, flowering July to September and rated H6 (very hardy).

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.

Dracocephalum

Dragon head | Dracocephalum

Dracocephalum arguense 'Fuji Blue' is a cultivar in the genus Dracocephalum within the mint family Lamiaceae and flowers from July to September. It is selected for its seasonal display during mid to late summer. Plants of this genus are used in ornamental plantings where a concentrated summer bloom is wanted. Expect a clear, repeatable flowering window each year.

Dracocephalum arguense 'Fuji Blue' flowers from July to September and belongs to the Lamiaceae family.

Dracocephalum arguense 'Fuji Blue'

Dracocephalum forrestii is a perennial herb with aromatic leaves and summer flowering. It flowers from July to September. Native to China, it favours well-drained loamy or sandy soils of neutral to slightly alkaline reaction. It grows best in full sun or partial shade on a south-facing site and carries a UK hardiness rating of H5.

Dracocephalum forrestii (Dragon's Head) is a perennial herb with aromatic leaves that flowers July to September and prefers well-drained, neutral to.

Dracocephalum forrestii

Dragon's Head | Dracocephalum forrestii

Dracocephalum isabellae is a species in the genus Dracocephalum, placed in the family Lamiaceae and commonly known as Dragon's Head. It is valued for its summer display, flowering from July to September. Plants of this genus are associated with temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Availability is typically through specialist nurseries and collections rather than mass-market retailers.

Dracocephalum isabellae (Dragon's Head) flowers from July to September and suits summer planting schemes in UK borders.

Dracocephalum isabellae

Dragon's Head | Dracocephalum isabellae

Dracocephalum ruyschianum is a species in the genus Dracocephalum, commonly called Dragon's Head. It is a flowering plant that produces blooms from July to September. Gardeners typically value it for its summer flowering period and for use where midsummer interest is required.

Dragon's Head (Dracocephalum ruyschianum) blooms July to September and is grown for its summer flowers.

Dracocephalum ruyschianum

Dragon's Head | Dracocephalum ruyschianum

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.

Dragon's Head (Dracocephalum tanguticum) flowers in UK gardens from July to September and is native to China.

Dracocephalum tanguticum

Dragon's Head | Dracocephalum tanguticum

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.

Dracopcephalum rupestre blooms from July to September and belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae.