Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) seeds - 100 grams (#2415)

Description Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) seeds - 100 grams (#2415)

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial medicinal and nectar-rich plant, traditionally valued for its calming properties and strong appeal to pollinators. It is widely grown in herbal gardens, naturalistic plantings, and bee pastures due to its resilience and longevity.
PLANT APPEARANCE
The plant grows 40-90 cm tall and develops upright, square stems. Leaves are large, deeply lobed, and dark green. Small pinkish-purple flowers appear in whorls along the stems, creating a distinctive and decorative vertical effect.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Motherwort prefers sunny to partially shaded locations and grows best in well-drained, light to medium soils. It tolerates poorer soils well and is drought-tolerant once established, though it does not like excessive moisture.
CARE
This is a low-maintenance plant. Regular watering is helpful during the first growing season, after which the plant becomes largely self-sufficient. Cutting back after flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages fresh growth. Fertilization is generally unnecessary.
INTERESTING FACT
The botanical name Leonurus cardiaca translates to “for the lion’s heart,” reflecting its long-standing reputation as a plant that supports emotional balance and heart health. It remains popular in herbal teas and traditional remedies.

Genus - Leonurus
Species - cardiaca
Common name - Motherwort
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,40 - 0,90 m
Plant type - Perennial herbal
Exposure - Sun, partial sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil type - Light, sandy, well drained
Water requirements - Low - average
Bloom season - June - August
Leaf / Flower color - green / rose

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Seeds can be sown directly outdoors in early spring or in autumn for natural stratification.
For spring sowing, soil temperature should be around 8–10 °C. Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and lightly cover with soil.
Light is beneficial for germination, so avoid deep sowing. Seedlings emerge within 14–21 days. Recommended spacing between plants is 40–50 cm.