Leonorus cardiaca

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Leonorus cardiaca

Motherwort

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Information by: Photographer: Julie Smitherman

Description

Perennial garden herb with sharp toothed leaves and whorls of tiny pink two-lipped flowers that has upright spikes for the flowers. The plant has medicinal and herbal properties.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.