Horehound – 50 Seeds

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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.

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Etsy customer

The package arrived in great condition. I'm stratifying the seeds now, but everything looks good!

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Etsy customer

If you need the very best seeds, this is the place! I have a wonderful and healthy native plants garden, it will continue to grow with seeds from this store!!!!

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Etsy customer

Always high quality, great germination

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Etsy customer

Neatly packed for safe transport. Hoping for good germination!

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Etsy customer

Adorable packaging. Excited to plant my seeds soon!