species 29,948 observations

Black Horehound

Ballota nigra

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ruby Tiger Moth, Common Swift Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Heath Bumble Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly, Banded Mud Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.