White Horehound – For Cough Relief & Silvery Garden Texture

Usually available: spring & summer
Life cycle: perennial
Height: 30–60cm
Bloom colour: white
Position: full sun
Spacing: 30–40cm apart
Soil preference: well-drained, light to medium soil

You will receive 1 white horehound herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

White horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a hardy perennial herb long treasured in traditional medicine, especially for its role in soothing coughs, colds, and respiratory complaints. With its woolly, grey-green leaves and clusters of small white flowers, it brings both healing heritage and rustic charm to the garden. Known as a classic ingredient in herbal lozenges and teas, horehound has been valued as a natural expectorant and digestive tonic for centuries.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s white horehound?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our white horehound plants are perfect for gardeners who value herbs steeped in tradition. In the garden, its soft, felted foliage provides a silvery contrast in borders and herb beds, while its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Its resilience and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for sunny, well-drained sites.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally used for coughs, colds, and respiratory support.

Culinary: historically used in teas and herbal lozenges.

Ornamental: silvery leaves and white flowers add rustic charm.

Wildlife friendly: blossoms attract bees and pollinators.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 30–60cm at maturity
Foliage: woolly grey-green leaves
Flowers: whorls of small white blossoms in summer
Growth habit: bushy, clump-forming perennial

Safety note: use in moderation; not advised during pregnancy.

With white horehound, your garden gains a trusted respiratory herb, a pollinator-friendly plant, and a timeless piece of herbal tradition. Grow it for wellness, resilience, and character with The Healing Herb Garden.