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European water-horehound

European water-horehound

Lycopus europaeus

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A semi-aquatic perennial herb with small purple or pink flowers and aromatic foliage, naturally found in wet habitats and along waterways. It spreads via rhizomes and is useful for rain gardens and moisture-loving plantings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–3β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division