Grow a unique and wonderfully fragrant herb with our Moldavian Balm seeds. Also known as Dragonhead, this heirloom is prized for its beautiful spikes of lipped, blue-violet flowers and its delightful, lemony aroma. The leaves and flowers are traditionally used to make a refreshing and aromatic herbal tea. A favorite of pollinators, especially bees, this easy-to-grow annual will fill your garden with beauty, fragrance, and buzzing activity all summer long.

⭐ What you'll love

• Beautiful spikes of unique, dragon-head-shaped, blue-violet flowers.
• A wonderful, sweet, lemony fragrance from both the leaves and flowers.
• The perfect herb for making a delicious and refreshing traditional tea.
• An absolute magnet for bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 18-24 inches
• Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Keep soil moist until germination. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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