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Drought hardy perennial in the mint family known for its medicinal and culinary uses. Leaves and flowers have a distinctive taste with hints of mint, menthol, licorice, and root beer and are used to make tea, candies, and cough drops.
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date or direct sow in early spring. Easily spreads via runners and self-seeding. To reduce spreading grow in a container.
| Horehound Seeds Growing Details | |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Marrubium vulgare |
| Plant Spacing | 10-12” |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Spread | 2-3’ |
| Height | 1-3’ |
| Germination Temp | 68-75°F |
| Light Required | Full Sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Days to Germination | 14-21 Days |
| Days to Maturity | 70-80 Days |
| Planting Zone | 3-13 |
| Flower Form | Single |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Growing Season | Spring, Summer |
| Harvest/Blooming Season | Summer |