Moldavian Balm 50 fresh seeds, Dragonhead Seeds (Dracocephalum moldavica)

🌱 Dracocephalum moldavica — Moldavian Balm, Dragonhead

Moldavian Balm seeds are for sale. This perennial herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is known for its medicinal properties, ornamental value, and culinary uses.

🌿 Botanical Description

Moldavian Balm is a 15-50 cm tall plant with a thin, taproot. The stem is erect, tetrahedral, and shortly pubescent, branching from the base with long, obliquely directed branches. Leaves have short petioles, are opposite, oblong-ovate or oblong-lanceolate, and dark green, with apical leaves being lanceolate. The bracts are oblong-wedge-shaped. The calyx is short-haired and two-lipped, with a corolla of 20-25 mm in length, being white or bluish-violet and pubescent on the outside.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature is 18-22°C (64-72°F) and takes 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Water moderately and fertilize occasionally.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Moldavian Balm is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, growing in dry meadows, along roadsides, and in waste places. It thrives in areas with full sun and well-draining soil, typically at elevations of 0-1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Moldavian Balm has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and skin problems. The plant is also used as an ornamental, attracting pollinators and adding a unique touch to gardens. In some cultures, it is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.