Horehound Seeds

CA$5.50

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)

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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)

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.