Leonorus cardiaca
Motherwort
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.