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
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