Marrubium vulgare
Horehound
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Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Description
Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound or Common Horehound) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. It is a gray-leaved herbaceous perennial plant, somewhat resembling mint in appearance, and grows to 25–45 cm tall. The leaves are 2–5 cm long with a densely crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. The flowers are white, borne in clusters on the upper part of the main stem.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Growth
Protect from cold winds and excessive moisture in winter.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Planting
Plant seeds in containers in late spring. Provide protection from frost. Cuttings can be made in either spring or summer.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Pest
Rare.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Interesting facts
The first part of the common name, Horehound, is derived from the term "hoary" or "hairy". The plant has a distinct smell that decreases as it is dried and eventually is lost if stored for too long. The herb is used for medicinal purposes (it is a mild purgative and was known to be one of the principal ingredients in the Caesar's antidote for poisons) and for herbal uses for making drinks. Horehound Beer tastes like rootbeer with berry undertones.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained soil that is poor in fertility and mostly dry. Does not do well with moisture in winter.
