Horehound Plant
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial herb growing 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, low to medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial
Height
30 to 90 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Dry
Temperature (°)
10 to 35
Humidity (%)
30 to 60
Potting media
Peat mix
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
100-300 g
Flowering Time
Late Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Herbal use
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used in herbal teas for digestion, sore throat.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Whiteflies
White powdery spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, Brown or black spots on leaves, Sticky residue, yellowing leaves, Yellowing leaves, sticky residue
Neem oil, baking soda spray, Improve drainage, reduce watering, Remove infected leaves, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Sticky traps, neem oil
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid, Insecticidal soap