Dracocephalum
Dracocephalum is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Commonly known as dragonheads, the genus comprises about 20 to 40 species of herbaceous plants. They are characterized by square stems, opposite leaves, and bilabiate flowers arranged in dense terminal spikes or cymes. The flowers are typically blue, purple, or white, and the two-lipped corolla shows the characteristic form of many mints. The genus name derives from Greek drakon, dragon, and kephale, head, reflecting the heads or shapes seen in some flower clusters.
Dracocephalum is native to Eurasia, with the greatest diversity in Europe and Asia. It is found in
Notable species include Dracocephalum moldavica, commonly called Moldavian dragonhead or dragonhead mint, which is cultivated for
In cultivation, dragonheads prefer well‑drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and moderate moisture. They are