Indigo blue dragonhead

Dracocephalum ruyschiana

Blue perennial -  low water | Indigo Blue dragonhead | Indigo Blue dragonhead | Blue, drought-tolerant perennial | Dracocephalum ruyschiana | Plant Select
Indigo blue dragonhead is an easy to grow, tidy and mounding perennial. It has 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. It's 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
Native Origins N/A
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