Silver-Edged Horehound
Marrubium Rotundifolium
Overview
Marrubium rotundifolium, or Silver-edged Horehound, is a ground-hugging perennial featuring distinctive, round, woolly leaves with shimmering silver edges. This drought-tolerant plant spreads to approximately 18 inches wide and grows to a height of 6 to 12 inches. Ideal for adding texture to rock gardens or borders, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Hardy in zones 5 through 9, it requires minimal maintenance.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–9Type Ground cover
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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