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 3–8

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — reaching up to 5 feet at maturity

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — including clay and loam.<br><br>Flowering occurs from June to August; motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a, image 71

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — requiring little care once established beyond occasional watering during extreme drought; be mindful that, image 78

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Be mindful that Motherwort can be invasive in some areas, so check local guidelines before planting; herb /, image 79

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This hardy plant is also remarkably low-maintenance; terminal flower clusters are highly attractive to pollinators, image 77

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Its serrated leaves are 2 to 3 inches long, adding texture to the garden; motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a, image 76

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort has a tendency to self-seed; motherwort has been used historically in herbal medicine, image 74

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort serves well as a background plant in perennial borders or in naturalized areas; herb / perennial for, image 75

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort has been used historically in herbal medicine; it offers nectar for bees and beneficial insects from, image 80

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — particularly for heart-related conditions; including clay and loam.<br><br>Flowering occurs from June to August, image 81

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Whether used for its aesthetic appeal or traditional uses; multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden, image 83

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — hence its Latin name 'cardiaca'; requiring little care once established beyond occasional watering during extreme, image 82

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herbaceous perennial valued for its medicinal properties; it thrives in USDA, image 88

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — herb / perennial for full; motherwort is a fascinating addition to the sustainable garden, image 87

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — herb / perennial with multi-colored and purple blooms; this hardy plant is also remarkably low-maintenance, image 86

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; though it is adaptable to various soil types, image 85

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — Motherwort is a fascinating addition to the sustainable garden; ideal for naturalistic or wildlife gardens, image 84

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