Please note: The free shipping on this item means it will be sent as a letter without tracking. They generally arrive within 5 business days(in the U.S.) but can sometimes take up to 10. Orders with 5 or more packets of any of the seeds we sell with free shipping will get a free upgrade to tracked shipping(Domestic Only). If you’re a gardener looking for something a little different, then horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is the perfect choice! This hardy perennial grows best in full sun and well-drained, poor soils and is both native to Europe and naturalized throughout North America. The pungent aroma of this plant makes it a great addition to potpourri or as a flavor enhancer in liqueurs. You can even dry out the leaves and stems to brew into tea! Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) can grow up to 30cm high and spreads quickly; so if you want to keep it under control, make sure it has plenty of space or grow it in a pot! In summertime, small white purple or pink flowers will bloom which are beautiful additions to herb gardens. Horehound doesn’t require any special fertilizing or watering and since it is winter-hardy in zones 4-8, it’s an ideal choice for colder climates. At the end of the day, horehound is a versatile plant that anyone can grow with ease. So why not give horehound (Marrubium vulgare) seeds a try – you won’t be sorry!