Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1154

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Genus en: Horehound

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Lamiaceae

Family ja: シソ

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Description en: Genus of about 40 species of woolly perennials from Mediterranean Europe and temperate Asia, mainly found in sunny, dry, stony wasteland. They have square stems and alternate, opposite pairs of usually ovate or ovate-oblong, often malodorous leaves. Tubular, 2-lipped flowers are borne in axillary whorls. Grow in a large rock garden or a mixed border; they are particularly effective in a Mediterranean garden.

Hardiness en: Hardy to -10°C (14°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in late spring, although germination is erratic. Root softwood cuttings in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41