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There are very few herb plants that I can't easily give away. White horehound (marrubium vulgare) is one of these! It is scorned and considered a weed by those who do not know of its historical and practical virtues. Let us look at this herb that grows so easily and is so mistrusted in the garden. It is an upright, bushy and hardy perennial with wooly stems and rounded hairy leaves that have serrated edges and a musky smell. The small white flowers grow in dense whorls (circular patterns) along the stem. It grows happily in sunny, dry locations enjoying poor soil. It self-sows profusely so it is ideal for large areas that you want to keep trouble free. The propensity to spread is a problem for some gardeners who do not know that if you cut the flowers before seeding the plant's invasion can be controlled. Horehound should be cut for use just as the flower buds form. The menthol flavor dissipates fast so “quick drying” is essential. This is achieved by chopping and...
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