Marrubium supinum

Also Known As

Scallop Shell Horehound

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6b-10b

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Marrubium supinum plant details

Marrubium supinum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Marrubium supinum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Marrubium supinum

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This extremely lovely aromatic perennial “Horehound” needs NO SUMMER WATER! It makes a perfect foreground plant for a dry garden and is great for dressing up the woody lower branches of many shrubs. From 4-12” tall in part shade and about 2’ across, its dense sage green quilted foliage draws you in with a sort of 3-D effect and the slender white edging of each leaf makes it stand out. Whorls of small lavender flowers appear in leaf axils in mid-Summer. Trouble free, it attracts lots of friendly and interesting bugs!