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Dragon Head
Dracocephalum ruyschiana
Dragon Head
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Mounds of slender, rich green leaves remain tidy and attractive through the growing seasons. Early summer brings clusters of indigo flowers shaped like dragon heads. Highly fragrant and attractive to pollinators. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Easy to grow and does well in rock gardens or meadow settings.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Dragon Head get?
About 12-18" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dragon Head need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Dragon Head need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Dragon Head grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Dragon Head in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Dragon Head wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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