White Horehound Seeds – Marrubium vulgare

White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a hardy perennial herb known for its silvery-green foliage and small white flowers. It’s widely appreciated for its traditional herbal uses and its ability to attract pollinators like bees. Easy to cultivate, this herb thrives in sunny spots and poor, well-drained soils, making it a low-maintenance addition to herb gardens and pollinator landscapes.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herb

• Scientific Name: Marrubium vulgare

• Growth Habit: Bushy and compact, growing up to 12–18 inches tall

• Foliage: Grayish-green, woolly leaves with a pleasant aroma

• Flower Color: Small white blooms that attract bees and butterflies

• Maturity Period: Approximately 80–90 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Spring to early summer planting

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Months by Zone:

  • Zones 8–9: February–May

  • Zones 6–7: March–June

  • Zones 4–5: April–July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Prefers dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils

• Watering: Light watering; avoid overwatering

• Spacing: 12–15 inches apart

• Harvest Time: Mid to late summer when flowers begin to bloom

• Uses: Commonly grown for herbal gardens, pollinator support, and ornamental borders