Motherwort grows to 3 feet tall with small purple flowers that are tucked into the whorls of leaves along the stem. As the Latin name indicates, it has been thought to benefit the heart. Also relieves nervous tension and menopausal symptoms. 50 seeds PLANTING Leonurus cardiaca Perennial, zones 4-8 Germination: 14-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 60-70ºF soil temperatures for germination. Sow a few seeds per individual cell or pot or start in a 20-row tray, then transplant into larger cells/pots/containers. Transplant outside after the last frost, 8- 12" apart. Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow in mid-spring in a well-prepared bed. Sow a few seeds every 4-6”. Thin to 8-12” apart. Growth Habit: Upright Height and Width: 36” x 12-18” Spacing: 8-12” apart Light Needs: Part shade to full sun Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained Flowering: Mid to late summer, 80-90 days Harvest: Ariel parts Uses: Medicinal, attracts bees and beneficials Care: Self-seeds; remove flowers if this is not desirable
