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Product Description
Introduce hardy greenery to your garden with Ballota Nigra seeds, a versatile plant perfect for shaded areas. These heirloom seeds grow into resilient plants with attractive foliage and small, delicate flowers, ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or containers. Shade-tolerant and low-maintenance, Ballota Nigra is a valuable addition for any home garden.
Heirloom Variety: Preserves traditional plant genetics for future planting.
GMO-Free: 100 Pcs% natural, non-modified seeds.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in low-light conditions, ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hardy Foliage: Adds texture and greenery to borders or containers.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for home gardens, woodland areas, and outdoor planting.
Seed Type: Ballota Nigra
Plant Height: 12–24 inches (approx.)
Flower Color: Small pinkish-purple blooms
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial
Germination Time: 14–21 days under optimal conditions
Sowing: Start seeds in pots or trays with well-draining soil mix or direct sow outdoors in prepared garden beds.
Depth: Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
Light: Thrives in partial to full shade.
Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C (65–72°F) for optimal germination.
Transplanting: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant outdoors, keeping spacing of 8–12 inches between plants.
Care: Low-maintenance plant that adapts well to shaded conditions.

Life Cycle
Perennial herb
Planting Season
Spring sowing
Growth Habit
Upright bushy
Flavor Profile
Bitter herbal
Plant Characteristics
Purple tubular blooms
Use
Wildlife borders
Growing Conditions
Sun partial shade
Harvest Advantages
Long blooming
Plant Resistance
Generally disease-free
Ballota nigra
Seed Names
Ballota Nigra
Seed Type
Heirloom GMO-free
Ballota nigra, commonly called Black Horehound, is a semi-evergreen perennial in the mint family, valued for rough aromatic foliage and small dull-purple flowers. It grows well in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil, and suits wildlife gardens, cottage borders, and naturalized plantings.
Light Requirement
Sun partial shade
Planting Depth
Lightly cover
Sowing Method
Direct sow
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Days to Maturity
90–120 days
Soil Preparation
Cold stratification
Hardiness Zones
Zones 4–9
Water Needs
Low watering
Planting Season
Spring summer
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 8–10 sq ft
500
Up to 40–50 sq ft
1000
Up to 80–100 sq ft