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| Identification |
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Genus
Marrubium
Species
vulgare
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
white horehound
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11144
Data source
HtZn p140;MedPl p231;Frgnt p297
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
One of the common garden uses for this plant is in dried arrangements. Beekeepers can use this plant to attract bees. The leaves of Marrubium vulgare have a strong resinous aroma. White horehound can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is poor. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It likes dry, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Dried arrangements
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antitussive
bronchiolytic
antipertussive
bitter
cardiotonic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Marrubium vulgare has herbal applications as an antitussive, as a bronchiolytic, as an antipertussive and as a bitter. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. strongly aromatic
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Marrubium vulgare is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Marrubium vulgare has woolly heart-shaped leaves consisting of fine white hairs. Flowers: White horehound has small flower clusters that appear at intervals along erect stems. The flowers are usually a violet color.
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