Herbs for Tea & Infusions

Dandelion – Seeds (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a hardy perennial known for its bright yellow flowers and fluffy seed heads. A versatile and low-maintenance plant, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supports beneficial insects, and can be used in salads, teas, and herbal remedies. Ideal for wildflower gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas, it adds color and ecological value while requiring minimal care.

Why Grow "Dandelion"

• Bright yellow flowers and distinctive seed heads

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Edible leaves and flowers for salads and teas

• Low-maintenance and hardy in most soils

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Taraxacum officinale)

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Wildflower gardens, meadows, naturalized areas, edible gardens

Ideal For

• Naturalized or meadow-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Edible and herbal gardens

• Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, ecological plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Early spring

• Sow outdoors: Directly in soil after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny locations

Moldavian Dragonhead – Seeds (Dracocephalum moldavica)

The Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) is a fragrant annual herb admired for its violet-blue flowers and aromatic lemon-scented foliage. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it makes a charming addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its leaves are sometimes used for teas with a refreshing citrus flavor.

Why Grow Moldavian Dragonhead?

• Violet-blue blooms with a pleasant lemon fragrance

• Excellent for pollinators, especially bees

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Useful as an ornamental and herbal plant

Ideal For

• Herb gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Aromatic tea lovers

Key Features

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

Tip: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering and stronger aroma.

Anise Seeds (Pimpinella anisum)

Grow your own aromatic spice with Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Known for its sweet, licorice-like flavor, this ancient herb produces delicate white umbels and seeds prized for baking, teas, liqueurs, and herbal remedies. A beautiful and useful plant, anise thrives in sunny spots and brings fragrance and flavor to both the garden and kitchen.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost.

• Choose well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist during germination (14–21 days).

• Harvest seeds when flower heads turn brown and dry.

Key Features

• Sweet, aromatic seeds with licorice-like flavor

• Useful in baking, teas, and herbal medicine

• Delicate white flowers that attract pollinators

• Ancient herb with culinary and medicinal history

• Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Culinary use in baked goods, teas, and liqueurs

• Herbal remedies and natural medicine gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens with fragrant blooms

• Gardeners seeking dual-purpose beauty and flavor

Sowing

• Best time: Spring, after last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest seeds early in the morning when flower heads are dry, then store in an airtight container to preserve their aromatic flavor.