Water Horehound
Lycopus europaeus
Family: Lamiaceae
Water Horehound grows in partial sun and prefers wet rich soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Water Horehound
Water Horehound growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Wet rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Horehound as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.
Plant Overview
Water Horehound (Lycopus europaeus) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4154
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Horehound is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Wet rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.