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Common name: "Common Horehound"
Latin name:
Marrubium vulgare

Common Horehound - Marrubium vulgare

Zone: 3 - Perennial
Native to area:
No
Growth habit:
Upright plant 18" to 24" in height.
Flowers: Yes, white during mid to late summer of second season.
Companion plant-able:
No 
Some what invasive.
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Herb: Horehound
Marrubium vulgare
Herbs Cultural information: "Horehound" is very easy to grow. Iin some instances it's even considered a weed. 

Plants can be started from seed or collected in an vacant field in early spring. Sow Common Horehound seeds in shallow holes 18" apart. Keep soil moist until seeds sprout. 

Attention must be paid to Common Horehound as it will rapidly take over your garden.

Uses: Culinary, and Medicinal
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Harvesting & Storage: The top 1/3 of the first season growth can be harvested and dried. Harvest second season plants just before they form flowers. As soon as the leaves have dried place them in an airtight container.

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