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

Dracocephalumruyschiana

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dracocephalum (dray-koh-SEF-uh-lum)
Species
ruyschiana (ru-ee-schee-AH-na)
Synonym
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
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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