Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Horehound Seeds
Horehound Seeds
Our own farm-grown Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 60-80 seeds)
Common Names
Horehound, White Horehound
Botanical Name
Marrubium vulgare
Plant Family
Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Habit
Bushy habit. Gray-green crinkled, slightly hairy leaves, downy-white on the undersides. White flowers are born in whorls around the stems.
Sun/Soil
Full sun and well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and are best sown in flats in the spring and then transplanted out once they are big enough.
Growing/Care
Plants are herbaceous and can be cut back in fall time. Horehound does not overwinter well in soggy or water-logged soil.
Harvesting
The aerial parts can be harvested in summer.
Culinary Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
Source for the flavouring of old fashioned horehound cough candy. Useful for coughs and persistent lung infections.
Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Apothecary Garden, Container Garden, Low Maintenance.