American Dragonhead

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Physical Characteristics

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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Quebec and Ontario to Alaska, New York, Iowa, Missouri and Arizona.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Condiment Seed[105, 161, 177, 257]. No more details. The leaves have been used as a flavouring[257].

Medicinal Uses

Febrifuge Ophthalmic The plant has been used to treat diarrhoea in children[257]. The leaves are febrifuge and ophthalmic[257]. A cold compound infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and headaches[257]. Externally, it has been used as an eyewash[257].

Known Hazards

None known