Horehound Herb Seeds – Hardy Perennial Garden Variety

Overview

Horehound Seeds grow into a hardy perennial herb recognized for its gray-green, wrinkled leaves and small white flowers that bloom in mid-summer. Native to Europe and naturalized in North America, this robust herb is easy to cultivate and well-suited for home gardens, herb borders, and pollinator spaces.

Horehound thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soils — making it one of the most low-maintenance perennial herbs. It’s often grown for its aromatic foliage and as a traditional garden herb in pollinator-friendly and ornamental gardens.

Features

• High-quality non-GMO horehound seeds
• Produces attractive, aromatic gray-green foliage
• Hardy perennial that returns year after year
• Drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils
• Attracts bees and pollinators when in bloom
• Ideal for low-maintenance herb and wildflower gardens

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
• Seed Type: Perennial herb, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring or early fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Dry to moderately fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils (pH 6.0–7.5)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting; cover seeds lightly
• Germination Time: 14–21 days at 65–75°F
• Days to Maturity: 85–100 days from sowing
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants, 24 inches between rows
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches tall
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Mid-summer
• Yield: Consistent growth of aromatic leaves and clusters of small white flowers
• Storage Use: Seeds can be saved; dried foliage used for ornamental or aromatic purposes