Horehound – 50 Seeds

Why gardeners love this pick

Grow a classic from the old-world apothecary garden with our heirloom Horehound seeds. This distinguished perennial herb is most famous for being the key ingredient in old-fashioned horehound candies and throat lozenges. The plant forms a bushy, spreading mound of attractive, woolly, gray-green leaves. It is incredibly easy to grow and thrives in sunny, dry conditions where other plants might struggle. A must-have for any traditional herb garden, Horehound is a resilient plant with a rich history.

⭐ What you'll love

• The essential ingredient for making traditional horehound hard candies and cough drops.
• A very tough, low-maintenance plant that is extremely drought-tolerant.
• Attractive, woolly gray-green foliage adds unique texture to the garden.
• A historic plant with a long and storied history in traditional herbalism worldwide.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 18-24 inches
• USDA Zone: 3-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, or start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Stratification: For spring planting, seeds benefit from 30 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers poor, dry, well-draining soil. Do not overwater.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.