Motherwort
- Product number: 345350
- Origin: Europe, Asia
- Latin: Leonurus cardiaca
A rare perennial plant, growing tall with numerous whorls of flowers distributed along the entire stem. The labiate flowers are amusingly hairy and lilac-pink to red in color. This ancient medicinal herb, due to its cardioactive glycosides, strengthens the heart in cases of cardiac complaints, nervousness, and anxiety. Height 30-200cm, depending on moisture levels. Flowering months: VI-IX. Ideal by the pond, does not spread aggressively.
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Latin: Leonurus cardiaca
Dutch: Hartgespan
Also: Hartblad
English: Motherwort
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- Flower colour: Lilac to red
- Origin: Europe, Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Leonurus cardiaca
- Dutch: Motherwort
- Also known as: Heartleaf
- English: Motherwort
