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Motherwort

Leonurus Cardiaca

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Overview

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herbaceous perennial valued for its medicinal properties. This hardy plant features lobed leaves and pink to lilac flowers on tall stalks, reaching up to 5 feet at maturity. It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for naturalistic or wildlife gardens, it offers nectar for bees and beneficial insects from mid-summer to early fall.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Type Herb, Perennial
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This plant prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil; motherwort has a tendency to self-seed

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This hardy plant is also remarkably low-maintenance; terminal flower clusters are highly attractive to pollinators such as
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — hence its Latin name 'cardiaca'
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its medicinal and ornamental value, image 65
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — reaching up to 5 feet at maturity; its serrated leaves are 2 to 3 inches long, adding texture to the garden
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — it offers nectar for bees and beneficial insects from mid-summer to early fall
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — though it is adaptable to various soil types
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This hardy plant is also remarkably low-maintenance
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herbaceous perennial valued for its medicinal properties; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This plant prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil; motherwort has a tendency to self-seed, image 69
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — though it is adaptable to various soil types; particularly for heart-related conditions, image 70
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — particularly for heart-related conditions; including clay and loam.<br><br>Flowering occurs from June to August
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — it offers nectar for bees and beneficial insects from mid-summer to early fall; it can reach a mature height of 2, image 64
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — adding ecological value to your landscape
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort has a tendency to self-seed
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — treasured for its heart-shaped leaves and whorls of pink to lilac flowers; hence its Latin name 'cardiaca', image 66
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its medicinal and ornamental value; motherwort serves
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
Leonurus Cardiaca
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