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Overview Ballota Nigra, commonly called Black Horehound, is a unique and resilient perennial plant recognized for its soft, woolly leaves and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers. It brings a rustic and wild beauty to gardens and natural planting areas. Highly adaptable, it thrives even in poor soils and dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Key Features
Produces clusters of purple-pink tubular flowers.
Features distinctive, aromatic, fuzzy leaves.
Drought-tolerant and hardy once established.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and dry landscapes.
Low-maintenance and suitable for naturalized planting.
Attracts bees and other pollinators.
Specifications
Common Name: Black Horehound
Botanical Name: Ballota nigra
Plant Type: Perennial
Flower Color: Purple to Pink
Blooming Season: Late Spring to Summer
Height: 1836 inches
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
Water Requirement: Low to Moderate
Hardiness Zones: 59
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Special Features: Drought-tolerant, aromatic foliage, pollinator-friendly
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or start indoors 68 weeks before the last frost.
Use well-draining soil and lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Keep the soil moderately moist until germination (1020 days).
Transplant seedlings to sunny or partially shaded areas.
Water sparingly after establishment to maintain strong growth.
Ballota nigra, commonly known as Black Horehound, is a unique heirloom perennial valued for its deep purple flowers and aromatic grey-green foliage. This distinctive plant thrives in dry, sunny gardens and adds uncommon texture and character to home landscapes.
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