HoreHound - Marrubium Vulgare

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare), is a respected medicinal and culinary herb with a long history of use. Known for its unique, bitter flavor that's often found in candies and cough drops, its leaves are traditionally used for their soothing properties. Horehound is a time-honored, easy to grow herb that adds to the homestead medicine cabinet and to the pantry. Moreover, this deer-resistant herb is an excellent choice for gardens in areas with a high deer population.

• Drought Tolerant & Low Maintenance - Horehound is a perennial herb in the mint family that sometimes goes by the names hoarhound, woolly horehound, marvel, or houndsbane. The easy to grow plant grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, with gray-green leaves covered with fine hair (hoar), and small pink, lavender, or white flowers.
• Versatile and Beneficial - Horehound's fresh leaves have a strong aroma keeps deer at bay and attracts beneficial pollinators, but they are not good to eat or use in cooking until dried. Dried horehound has a unique flavor that is a cross between root beer and licorice, and is used for both medicinal and culinary uses like making candy, cough drops, and herbal tea.