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Dracocephalum moldavica

Dracocephalum moldavica
Moldavian Dragonhead, Moldavian Balm

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Good seed germination, resilient young plant (I forgot my buckets, didn't water them enough... and it's still sprouting!) The foliage is highly aromatic, not the best smelling plant for infusions that I know of, but I haven't tested it for infusion.

Can, 09/09/2018

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This annual herbaceous plant, ornamental and aromatic, is cultivated for its foliage with a flavorful anise taste that perfumes meats and fish. It can also be consumed as a herbal tea for its antioxidant effects. Sowing in April for a harvest 2 months later.  
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period April
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Flowering time May to August
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Harvest time June to October
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Description

The Garden Tea or Dragon's Head (Dracocephalum moldavicum) is an annual herbaceous plant also known as Moldavian Balm. Ornamental and aromatic, this Lamiaceae is cultivated for both its beautiful blue flowering in summer and its foliage.

Its flavour, aniseed for some, lemony for others, perfumes meats and fishes. But its foliage can also be consumed as a herbal tea for its antioxidant effects and its digestive, antiseptic, and immunostimulant properties. Finally, it is a plant that bees and butterflies will enjoy.

 

The Moldavian balm thrives in rather moist and rich soil. It can be cultivated in full sun as well as in partial shade. It is a hardy plant, at least up to -5°C (23°F).

 

Harvest: The leaves are harvested from April to October by cutting the branches.

Preservation: Dry the branches in the shade and store them in a dry place.

Gardener's tip: Regular weeding and hoeing are recommended.

Harvest

Harvest time June to October
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Productive
Use Patisserie, Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dracocephalum

Species

moldavica

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Moldavian Dragonhead, Moldavian Balm

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing

Sow by broadcasting or in a row spaced 25cm (10in) apart. Dig a furrow 1cm (0in) deep, place the seeds at the bottom of the furrow and cover with fine soil or compost. Firmly press with the back of a rake, water.

Thin the young plants when they reach 10cm (4in) and keep one every 50cm (20in).

Maintenance

Regularly weed and hoe. Water moderately.

 

 

Seedlings

Sowing period April
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Border, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192,130
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