Elsholtzia Ciliata Seeds - Herbal Plant

Elsholtzia ciliata, commonly known as Vietnamese Balm, is an aromatic annual herb valued for its upright growth habit and pleasant minty fragrance. It performs well in warm to mild climates and thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with consistent moisture. This plant is suitable for herb gardens, borders, containers, and kitchen gardens, where it establishes quickly and produces lush foliage and seasonal flowering spikes under suitable conditions. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and requires regular care during active growth.

Features

• Upright, aromatic herb with minty fragrance
• Produces attractive seasonal flowering spikes
• Suitable for herb gardens, borders, and containers
• Adaptable to full sun and partial shade
• Fast-growing with consistent care

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elsholtzia ciliata
• Common Name (US): Vietnamese Balm
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual herb
• USDA Zones: 4 to 10 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm to mild season
• Sowing Season: March to May
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 25 degrees Celsius in well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 80 cm height, spread 30 to 50 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 40 cm between plants