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, or sandy soils |
| 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 |
