Motherwort – 50 Seeds
Grow a classic from the apothecary garden with our heirloom Motherwort seeds. A member of the mint family, this hardy perennial is a historic medicinal herb with a long and storied history of use in traditional European and Chinese wellness practices. The plant forms a tall, stately clump, with unique, fuzzy whorls of pinkish-purple flowers that grow directly from the square stems. A favorite of bees, Motherwort is an easy-to-grow and resilient addition to any herb or pollinator garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional wellness practices.
- Unique, tiered whorls of fuzzy, pinkish-purple flowers.
- A hardy, low-maintenance perennial that will readily self-sow.
- An excellent plant for attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring. Starting indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost is also possible.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are drought tolerant.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
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