Herzgespann

Plant family

Mint family (Lamiaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Germination temperature

12 – 18 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Seeding distance

Not specified

Row spacing

Not specified

Seeding depth

0.25 cm

Instructions

Description

Leonurus cardiaca, known as motherwort,[2] is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Other common names include throw-wort, lion's ear, and lion's tail. Lion's tail is also a common name for Leonotis leonurus, and lion's ear, a common name for Leonotis nepetifolia. Originally from Central Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now found worldwide, spread largely due to its use as a herbal remedy. Leonurus cardiaca has a squarish stem which is clad in short hairs and is often purplish, especially near the nodes. The opposite leaves have serrated margins and are palmately lobed with long petioles; basal leaves are wedge shaped with three points while the upper leaves have three to five. They are slightly hairy above and greyish beneath. Wikipedia

Growing tips

Cold stratify seed before sowing, or propagate by division or from rooted cuttings taken from established plants.