Black Horehound
- Product number: 361900
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Ballota nigra
Closely related to white horehound. Mint-like leaves and clusters of pink labiate flowers at each leaf axil. An elegant plant that releases a pungent odour when bruised. Together with meadowsweet and chamomile, it makes a healthy tea that works wonders for morning sickness during pregnancy! A mild sedative that also generally helps with nausea. Height 60 cm. Grows everywhere!
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Latin: Ballota nigra
Dutch: Stinkende Ballote
English: Black Horehound
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- Flower colour: Pink labiate flowers
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Ballota nigra
- Dutch: Black Horehound
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Black Horehound
