Black Horehound (Ballota Nigra) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Ballota nigra, commonly known as Black Horehound, is a perennial herb in the mint family with a distinctive unpleasant odor.
Black Horehound
Ballota Nigra
Ballota nigra, commonly known as Black Horehound, is a perennial herb in the mint family with a distinctive unpleasant odor.
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