American Dragonhead (Dracocephalum parviflorum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Dracocephalum parviflorum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The leaves have been used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry, rocky or gravelly calcareous soils, often in recent clearings. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)