Indigo Blue Dragonhead
Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Indigo Blue Dragonhead is an easy to grow tidy mounding plant with needle-like leaves and dark blue flowers that are speckled and quite fragrant. This perennial will thrive in a dry meadow or rock garden setting and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
Height | 14-16 inches |
Width | 10-12 inches |
Flowering Season | Early Summer |
Flower Color | Dark Blue |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | moderate to low |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-8 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | No |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | No |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2020 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Shear back to the ground every spring to make way for the new year's growth. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance |
Elevation Guide | Up to 5200 ft |