Greek mountain tea (Sideritis scardica), also known as mursal tea, is an aromatic perennial from the Balkan mountains.
Greek mountain tea (Sideritis scardica), also known as mursal tea, is an aromatic perennial from the Balkan mountains. The flowering stems and leaves are dried and used for a fragrant tea, traditionally valued for supporting immunity and the respiratory system. The plant has a silvery, velvety appearance and prefers sunny, stony, well-drained places. It is drought-resistant and highly aromatic, with a mild, pleasant flavour. Mountain tea is a valuable traditional drink, increasingly sought after for its properties.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 60–70 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 5 L
Row spacing: 35 cm
Perennial: leafy the first year, it flowers from the second.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
