Product Description
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: 18–36 inches
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- Water Requirement: Low to Moderate
- Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- 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 6–8 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 (10–20 days).
- Transplant seedlings to sunny or partially shaded areas.
- Water sparingly after establishment to maintain strong growth.
