Dracocephalum moldavica Moldavian Balm, Moldavian dragonhead PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

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.

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Synonyms

Plant 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.

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Medicinal Uses

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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].

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Other Uses

Essential

The plant contains an essential oil, this is a possible source of citral[240].

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a sunny position in a fertile well-drained soil[200]. The plant is sometimes cultivated for its essential oil[266]. The plant is very fragrant[200], with both the leaves and the flowers emitting a most refreshing scent of lemons[245]. The flowers remain fragrant and fresh for several weeks[245]. It is a useful plant for filling gaps in the summer border[200].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in situ. Pinch back the shoot tips in May in order to encourage bushy growth[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Russian Federation (Primorye), China (Gansu Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Henan Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Shaanxi Sheng, Shanxi Sheng)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Dracocephalum heterophyllum		Perennial	0.3	6-9		LMH	SN	M	1	0
Dracocephalum parviflorum	American Dragonhead	Annual/Biennial	0.7	3-9		LMH	SN	M	3	1	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Botanical References

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