Dracocephalum, Northern Dragonhead, Siberian Dragon's Head
Dracocephalumruyschiana 'Blue Moon'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dracocephalum (dray-koh-SEF-uh-lum)
Species: ruyschiana (ru-ee-schee-AH-na)
Cultivar: Blue Moon

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting