Dracocephalum heterophyllum

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Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: dracocephalum

Plant ID (slug): dracocephalum-heterophyllum

Numeric ID: 24898

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Dracocephalum heterophyllum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to S.E. Tibet.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Dracocephalum heterophyllum