Elsholtzia Ciliata Herb Seeds
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Add fragrance, beauty, and pollinator appeal to your garden with Elsholtzia ciliata Herb Seeds—also known as Vietnamese Balm or Kinh Giới. This aromatic herb produces spiky clusters of soft purple flowers atop slender, mint-scented foliage, making it both a flavorful culinary herb and an attractive ornamental plant. With high-quality seeds and excellent germination, it’s perfect for gardeners who enjoy growing multipurpose plants that thrive in herb gardens, borders, or containers.
Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, Elsholtzia ciliata is prized for its use in Southeast Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. It attracts bees and butterflies while repelling certain pests, making it a great companion plant as well. Start from seed and enjoy a fast-growing, fragrant herb that brings taste, texture, and pollinator-friendly blooms to your garden.



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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flavor Profile
Herbal, Minty
Plant Characteristics
Aromatic, Clump-forming
Use
Culinary, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Well-drained, Sunny
Harvest Advantages
Fast-growing, High Yield
Plant Resistance
Pest-resistant
About - Elsholtzia Ciliata Herb Seeds
Elsholtzia ciliata
Seed Names
Elsholtzia Ciliata
Seed Type
Herb Seeds
Elsholtzia Ciliata, commonly known as the aromatic mint herb, is a perennial herb that thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. Known for its aromatic leaves, it is often used in both culinary dishes and traditional medicinal applications. This herb is fast-growing, pest-resistant, and provides high yields, making it an excellent choice for gardeners.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow or transplant
Plant Spacing
12 inches
Days to Maturity
60-70 days
Soil Preparation
Soak for 24 hours
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 10-12 sq ft
500
Up to 50-60 sq ft
1000
Up to 100-120 sq ft