Horehound Herb Seeds For Planting (Marrubium vulgare)
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basic information
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial herb with a bitter flavor, commonly used in herbal medicine and culinary applications. Its leaves and stems are often brewed into teas or made into syrups to soothe sore throats, coughs, and digestive issues due to its expectorant and antispasmodic properties. Horehound is also used to flavor candies, lozenges, and beverages, imparting a distinctive, slightly minty taste. In traditional remedies, it has been employed to alleviate colds and respiratory ailments.
Seed Count
400 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Horehound herbs can be started indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Start in CowPots for easy transplanting with little root shock. Direct sow or transplant when temperatures are at least 65F. Horehound has medicinal, culinary and even ornamental uses.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Sow 1/4" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Provide full sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Average to poor soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 14 to 21 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows up to 24" tall
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads up to 24" wide
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 12" apart
REPELS INSECTS
Grasshoppers, flies
HERB USES
Culinary & medicinal
SEASON
Perennial herb
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Marrubium vulgare
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat difficult to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Well suited for pots
