(Leonurus cardiaca ‘Motherwort')
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Motherwort is a perennial herb that is native to southeastern Europe and central Asia but can be commonly found growing along woodland margins and along roads throughout most of the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2-4' and features 4 upward angled stems, green deeply lobed leaves, and 2 lipped tubular pink-lilac flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, birds, butterflies, hoverflies, and predatory wasps, is resistant to deer, is used to make dye, is both edible and medicinal and self-sows!Â
- Non-GMO
- Exotic Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Leonurus
Species: cardiaca
Variety: Motherwort
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): 100 days (June-September)
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium.
Soil Moisture: Medium.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: Yes Motherwort nurtures a great diversity of wasps, honeybees, and hoverflies all summer long.
Containers?: Yes. To avoid unwanted spread, try growing it in containers or raised beds.
Height: 24-48"
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
Produces: 4 upward angled stems, green deeply lobed leaves, and 2 lipped tubular pink-lilac flowers
USDA Zone: 3-9
Genus: Leonurus
Species: cardiaca
Variety: Motherwort
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): 100 days (June-September)
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium.
Soil Moisture: Medium.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: Yes Motherwort nurtures a great diversity of wasps, honeybees, and hoverflies all summer long.
Containers?: Yes. To avoid unwanted spread, try growing it in containers or raised beds.
Height: 24-48"
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
Produces: 4 upward angled stems, green deeply lobed leaves, and 2 lipped tubular pink-lilac flowers
USDA Zone: 3-9