Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavica)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Dracocephalum moldavica is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The lemon-scented leaves are used to make a tea. Young shoots. No further details are given. — The lemon-scented leaves are used to make a tea.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry hills, stony riverbanks and valleys at elevations from 200 - 2,700 metres in western China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)