Dracocephalum nutans, commonly known as Nodding Dragonhead, is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats including meadows, river valleys, and forest edges across Northern Europe, Russia, and Northern Asia. It typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 1.5-2.5 feet (0.46-0.8 meters) and a width of 1.5-2 feet (0.5-0.6 meters). This plant features lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of tubular, two-lipped, blue or purple flowers that are quite showy and bloom in the summer. The flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Nodding Dragonhead is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to adapt to a range of garden settings. It is often used in perennial borders, wildflower gardens, and as part of pollinator-friendly plantings. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to various soil types, including loam and clay, provided they have medium to fast drainage. It requires medium amounts of water, making it relatively easy to maintain once established. Gardeners should be aware that while generally disease-resistant, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0