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Herbaceous Perennial

Dracocephalum rupestre

A clump-forming perennial to 30cm tall, with upright, unbranched, purplish stems and toothed, softly hairy leaves to 6cm long. In summer it produces loose clusters of tubular, purple-blue flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A genus of around 60 to 70 species of flowering annuals, perennials and dwarf evergreen shrubs native to temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Plants within this species have aromatic green foliage which can vary from needle-shaped to nettle-like and 2-lipped, sage-like tubular flowers in shades of purple, blue or white

Name status

Unresolved

Plant range
China

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Cut old stems back to ground level in autumn or early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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