Black Horehound (Ballota nigra)
Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is a bushy, aromatic perennial herb with soft, hairy leaves and small, tubular, pinkish-purple flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types, including poor or chalky soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Flowers best in sun.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types, including poor or chalky soils.
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range 15-25°C.
Outdoor
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Medicinal, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, ovate to oblong, crenate-serrate margins, softly hairy
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusBallota
- speciesBallota nigra
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No