5 Seeds Elsholtzia blanda Aromatic Flowering Herb

Elsholtzia blanda is a graceful aromatic herb that carries soft, delicate flower spikes and fragrant green foliage, making it an elegant and unusual choice for herb gardens, borders, and container plantings. Its tidy habit and gentle scent bring texture and interest through the growing season.

Often grown for its ornamental flower spikes and pleasant fragrance, this herb suits mixed borders, pollinator-friendly plantings, and patio containers. The foliage can be used fresh in culinary preparations where an aromatic herb note is desired. It grows readily from seed and performs best in a sunny, well-drained position.

Species: Elsholtzia blanda
Type: Aromatic herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Zones: 8-10
Germination: 14-28 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Keep evenly moist until established; pinch tips to encourage branching