Moldavian Dragonhead

Moldavian Dragonhead — variety description

Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) is an annual herb of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). It has long, serrated leaves and white or purple flowers. They flower for about five weeks - from the second half of July to the end of August.

The flowers have a wide throat, which lets bees easily reach the nectar in them.

The leaves and stem contain many essential oils that bees like.

The oil from the plant is widely used in the production of soaps and perfumes.

Moldavian dragonhead is a fragrant honey herb with a lemon scent and blue flowers.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
• Seeds per packet: 340–460 pcs (0.8 g)
• Seed origin: Netherlands
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: July and August
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Moldavian Dragonhead

Moldavian Dragonhead seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower in July and August. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Moldavian Dragonhead

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow directly outdoors from mid-May after the last frosts. Sprinkle seeds on the soil only and press lightly. Germinates well at 15-20°C. Planting distance should be about 40 cm. The plant may self-seed. We recommend growing them on moist soils, which in spring can even be a little waterlogged. It dries out without water in the summer heat - and this is the only drawback of this magnificent plant, which grows well in any garden soil in sunny places.

Sow directly in spring.

Harvest and use

The leaves are picked for tea.

Frequently asked questions

When should Moldavian Dragonhead be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 340–460 seeds, pack size 0.8 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.