Moldavian Dragonhead 50 Seeds

Dracocephalum moldavica

Moldavian Dragonhead is a fragrant annual herb admired for its vivid violet-blue, snapdragon-like flowers and refreshing lemony scent. A magnet for bees and other pollinators, this fast-growing plant produces abundant blooms throughout summer while adding colour and soft texture to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator plantings.

Native to Central Asia and long valued in traditional herbal use, Moldavian Dragonhead is often brewed into a pleasantly citrus-flavoured tea and used as a culinary herb or garnish.

Planting Instructions

Direct Sowing (Recommended):

• Sow outdoors after last frost
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep
• Space 10–12 inches apart
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Keep soil lightly moist until established

Indoor Sowing:

• Start seeds 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix
• Keep warm (18–22°C) and evenly moist
• Harden off before transplanting outdoors

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average soil
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Time: Early to late summer
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; pinch tips early for bushier growth

Moldavian Dragonhead is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, fragrant, pollinator-friendly annual that doubles as a useful herbal plant.