Silverheels Horehound
Silverheels horehound is an attractive mat-forming plant with rounded, fuzzy leaves. Each leaf is edged with silver.
Although it develops flower stalks in the summer, the flowers are not showy at all. Because of its beautiful leaves, it makes a nice companion to other flowering plants, especially around rocks or boulders.
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Silverheels Horehound
Silverheels horehound is an attractive mat-forming plant with rounded, fuzzy leaves. Each leaf is edged with silver.
Although it develops flower stalks in the summer, the flowers are not showy at all. Because of its beautiful leaves, it makes a nice companion to other flowering plants, especially around rocks or boulders.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Marrubium rotundifolium
Pronunciation
ma-ROO-bee-um ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-um
Mature Height
2 to 4 in.
Mature Spread
24 to 36 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Turkey
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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