Description
White Horehound is a flowering plant in the mint family, gray-leaved herbaceous perennial plant.
White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a gray-leaved herbaceous perennial plant, somewhat resembling mint in appearance, which grows up to 25-45 cm tall. Stems are quadrangular and branching. Oppositely arranged leaves are 2-5 cm long with a densely crinkled surface and are covered with white felted hai
Flowers are white, borne in crowded whorls in leaf axils. White horehound is distinguished from other species by its ten-toothed sepal cup.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | White Horehound, Common Horehound, Pahari gandana |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 25-45 cm |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Horehound care
Buy a plant or start horehound from seed. Well-drained soil is the secret to growing this herb, as too much moisture in the winter can kill it. Sow seeds outdoors in spring or fall, 1/2 inch deep.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 65 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Horehound special feature
Interesting plant for the herb garden, border, naturalized area or meadow. Also may be grown in open areas near ponds and streams.
Horehound uses
Ornamental Use:
- As an ornamental herb, its attractive, fuzzy gray foliage can also be used as a bouquet filler
Culinary Use:
- Horehound is used to make hard lozenge candies