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Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort )
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leonurus cardiaca
Other names
Motherwort , Cow wort , Lion's ear , Lion's tail , Cardiaca crispa, Cardiaca glabra, Lamium cardiaca, Leonurus glabra
Genus
Leonurus Leonurus
Species
L. cardiaca - L. cardiaca is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with four-angled stems bearing wedge-shaped, dull green leaves divided into three pointed lobes. Whorls of tubular, two-lipped, lilac-pink flowers bloom from the leaf axils in summer.
Leonurus cardiaca is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Contact may cause skin irritation or rash.
Flower
White, Purple, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, White in Spring; White, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Avoid dry conditions. Tends to self-seed and naturalize.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Leonurus cardiaca
Other names
Motherwort , Cow wort , Lion's ear , Lion's tail , Cardiaca crispa, Cardiaca glabra, Lamium cardiaca, Leonurus glabra
Genus
Leonurus Leonurus
Species
L. cardiaca - L. cardiaca is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with four-angled stems bearing wedge-shaped, dull green leaves divided into three pointed lobes. Whorls of tubular, two-lipped, lilac-pink flowers bloom from the leaf axils in summer.
Native to
Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Contact may cause skin irritation or rash.
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Colour
Flower
White, Purple, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, White in Spring; White, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Avoid dry conditions. Tends to self-seed and naturalize.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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