Growing Guide: Moldavian Balm
Common Names:
Moldavian Balm, Maldavian Dragonhead, melissa moldavica, moldávicatorongil de turquía, mélisse de moldaviethé des jardinstête de dragon, moldawien–drachenkopfmoldawische melissetürkisch boalsentürkische melisse
Native to:
Temperate Asia and Eurasia
Traditional Uses:
Culinary, Folk Medicine, Essential Oil
Plant Type:
Annual Herb
Harvest Season:
Flowers in Summer
Mature Size:
1-2 ft. tall
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, moist, well-draining soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 6-9; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Moldavian Balm is grown from seed and is capable of harvest within an annual growing season.