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) | Summer-flowering Perennial

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 arguense 'Fuji Blue' | Flowers Jul–Sep

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.

Dracocephalum bungeanum is a hardy herbaceous perennial for full sun or partial shade, ideal for borders and city gardens in spring and summer.

Dracocephalum bungeanum

Dracocephalum grandiflorum, known as betony-leaved dragonhead, is a clump-forming deciduous perennial within the Dracocephalum genus, which includes around 60 to 70 species native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suits a range of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and flower borders. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil, with propagation by division or basal cuttings in spring.

Betony-leaved dragonhead (Dracocephalum grandiflorum) thrives in full sun or partial shade and adds winter interest to city and cottage gardens.

Dracocephalum grandiflorum

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.

Dracocephalum imberbe is a hardy, clump-forming deciduous plant ideal for sunny or partially shaded city gardens and flower borders from spring to summer.

Dracocephalum imberbe

Dracocephalum moldavica, the Moldavian dragonhead, is an annual herbaceous plant. The first formal botanical description of D.

Moldavian balm (Dracocephalum moldavica) is a hardy annual ideal for flower borders and gravel gardens, thriving in full sun to partial shade with winter

Dracocephalum moldavica

Dracocephalum nutans 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 full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well-suited to exposed or sheltered sites and can be used effectively in city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and flower borders. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil, with propagation by division or basal cuttings in spring.

Dracocephalum nutans is a hardy, deciduous plant ideal for winter interest in city gardens, borders, and gravel areas, thriving in full sun or partial shade.

Dracocephalum nutans

Dracocephalum paulsenii is a clump-forming, deciduous cultivar within the Dracocephalum genus, which includes a variety of aromatic flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and flower borders. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile, well-drained soil, with propagation by division or basal cuttings in spring.

Dracocephalum paulsenii is a hardy, aromatic deciduous plant ideal for full sun, adding winter interest to city gardens, borders, and gravel areas.

Dracocephalum paulsenii

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.