Horehound Common White

ID: #595243

Description

Horehound – Item #404 $2.39 Attractive olive-green foliage on a compact bushy plant. Very hardy and drought tolerant. Makes a lovely accent plant in the flower and herb garden. Old-time cough remedy, often made into horehound candies. Planting & Harvesting Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm) Plant Space: 2″ (5cm) Row Space: 12″ (30cm) Sprouts In: 10-15 days Plant in full sun in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Horehound does best in well-drained soil. May be started 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Keep soil evenly moist and well weeded while plants are young. Cut back by one-half after flowering to maintain bushy, neat appearance. Additional Information Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare Matures In: 75 days Type: perennial