Vietnamese Balm Seeds - Herbal Plant

Vietnamese Balm is a warm-season herbaceous plant valued for its lush green foliage and compact, upright growth habit. It is commonly grown in herb gardens, raised beds, containers, and mixed garden plantings. The plant performs best in warm conditions with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for home gardens and container cultivation, Vietnamese Balm provides dense foliage throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season herb with an upright, bushy growth habit
• Suitable for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for ornamental and edible garden plantings
• Produces dense green foliage throughout the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elsholtzia ciliata
• Common Name (US): Vietnamese Balm
• Seed Type / Variety: Herb Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 18–36 in tall, 12–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart