Moldavian Balm, Moldavian dragonhead

Dracocephalum moldavica

Physical Characteristics

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. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Europe to E. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Tea The lemon-scented leaves are used to make a tea[183]. Young shoots[183]. No further details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Carminative Tonic Vulnerary The seeds are astringent, carminative and tonic[240]. They are used as a demulcent in the treatment of fevers[240]. The plant is astringent, tonic and vulnerary[240].

Known Hazards

None known