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
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Plant Name: Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 18-24 inches
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Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
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USDA Zone: 3-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior.
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Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
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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
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
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