Ballota Nigra Flower Seeds for Unique Planting

Product Description

Overview
Ballota Nigra, commonly called Black Horehound, is a unique and resilient perennial plant recognized for its soft, woolly leaves and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers. It brings a rustic and wild beauty to gardens and natural planting areas. Highly adaptable, it thrives even in poor soils and dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

• Produces clusters of purple-pink tubular flowers.
• Features distinctive, aromatic, fuzzy leaves.
• Drought-tolerant and hardy once established.
• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and dry landscapes.
• Low-maintenance and suitable for naturalized planting.
• Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Specifications

• Common Name: Black Horehound
• Botanical Name: Ballota nigra
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Purple to Pink
• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Height: 18–36 inches
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
• Water Requirement: Low to Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Special Features: Drought-tolerant, aromatic foliage, pollinator-friendly
• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Planting & Growing Guide

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Use well-draining soil and lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
• Keep the soil moderately moist until germination (10–20 days).
• Transplant seedlings to sunny or partially shaded areas.
• Water sparingly after establishment to maintain strong growth.