Common
name: "Nordic Dragonhead"
Latin name: Dracocephalum ruyschiana
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to:
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 18" - 24"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, July - August Flower type: Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured:
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Nordic Dragonheads in full sun that will have mid day shade in well drained
soils.
"Nordic Dragonhead" tolerates most soil types and
drought well.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker growth,
purchase pre-started Nordic Dragonhead plants at your local Garden Center.
Once
plants have become established they may be dug and divided in
spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Mildew or spider mites.
