Herb
Horehound
(Marrubium vulgare)
A coarse perennial plant covered with a whitish down. Crinkled turned down leaves.
Grows well in light soil and withstands full sun and intense heat. A hardy plant but needs protection from harsh winters. Propagate from seed, cuttings, or by division.
Cut leaves and small stems in May before plants bloom.
Old-fashioned horehound candy.