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Marrubium rotundifolium

Also Known As

  • Silver Edged Horehound
  • Silverheels Horehound

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-12"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Marrubium rotundifolium plant details

Marrubium rotundifolium is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Marrubium rotundifolium

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, mat-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Marrubium rotundifolium

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous mat-forming groundcover that thrives in many sites and soils. Bright silver lining shimmers on the fringes of rounded foliage. Native plant from Turkey. Groundcover. Clay, sandy soil or loam. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').

Gardening facts about Marrubium rotundifolium plant

How to Grow Marrubium rotundifolium

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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